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House prices in November are up 5.5% from a year ago even though prices have edged downward since September.

The number of California homeowners who began the foreclosure process in the fourth quarter last year dropped to its lowest level in six years.

First Financial Northwest Inc.’s increased and diversified originations contributed to its return to profitability during the fourth quarter of 2012.

Probably all homeowners insurance policies provide that, if the house is vacant or unoccupied for a period of time—usually 30 days—and there is a fire or other loss, then the insurer has no liability.

The championship event for marketing.

The Lender Processing Services Home Price Index for November is up a mere 0.5% from October, but when compared with November 2011, it is up 5.5%.

A poster on the Mortgage Grapevine was offered a contract by an investor that subjects the broker to a buyback if the borrower defaults or is delinquent up to six months.

Technology and closing cost data provider Ernst has received a U.S. patent for its recording fee and tax calculators used in tracking mortgage forms.

Peachtree Hotel Group has embarked in a fast-growth strategy that has been 24 months in the making and will continue in 2013.

An executive at one industry vendor finds the definition of property values in in the midst of a transition.