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While talks of an impending recession pick up steam, the housing market remains fairly stalwart and won't be to blame this time around, according to Zillow.

The agency says the "disparate impact" standard needs to be amended to align with a recent Supreme Court ruling. But consumer advocates say the change would make it more difficult for borrowers to allege discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.

1st Alliance has ceased lending activities following the loss of bonding in Connecticut, plus financial concerns it links to a state regulatory dispute, but it may later seek to recapitalize.

A West Philadelphia real estate developer who bribed a city official to get an inside track on sheriff's sales was sentenced to serve one month in federal prison, followed by nine months of home confinement.

New-home construction unexpectedly fell in July for a third month on another drop in starts of apartment buildings that masked a gain in single-family units.

July brought some zip to a Portland area housing market that had been in the doldrums relative to the past few years, but the rally might prove short-lived.

Despite a record streak of higher prices, some economists believe homes in certain Bay Area communities should be considered a bargain. And that's even with median price tags easily topping a million bucks.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Aug. 16.

With long-term interest rates at historic lows, mortgage refinancing is coming on strong. But that additional revenue may not be enough to offset net interest margin pressures and lost servicing income.

The Federal Housing Administration updated its lender certification proposal originally issued this past May, as it looks to ease industry concerns on False Claims Act enforcement.