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The Democratic-leaning cities have a lower base to rise from than the Republican ones.

Tight credit standards prompt adult children and parents to pool resources to purchase a home.

Banks remain tight despite the drop-off in refinancings.

Redwood Trust continues to be the most active seller in the post-crisis jumbo residential-mortgage-backed securities market.

One commercial-mortgage backed securities deal is diversified by property type and highly leveraged, while the other has opposite traits. Both add to what could be record-setting fourth-quarter issuance.

Recent improvements in lending technology are having a strong impact on loss mitigation practices for lenders.

Buyer activity grows week-over-week, a trend lenders hope will continue.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development had alleged that Bank of America violated the Fair Housing Act by requiring applicants on parental leave to return to work before approving loans.

Sales have slowed since July when investors began demanding higher relative yields on jumbo mortgage-backed securities, but Citi’s proposed transaction suggests issuers are still trying to launch deals.

The homebuilder remains bullish on demand for new homes.