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Nationwide, the lack of single-family home construction has become dire, threatening to create a housing shortage that could undermine affordability and home sales. But this dearth of new housing starts is far worse in some of the country's most sought-after housing markets.Here's a look at the 10 markets in need of the most new construction.

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals has created a glossary that provides Spanish translations of terms used by the real estate and mortgage industries.

Lennar Corp., the second-largest U.S. homebuilder, reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat analysts' estimates as low borrowing costs and job growth bolstered buyer demand for houses nationwide.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is taking a harder look at how mortgage lenders treat borrowers with limited English language skills.

Home sales in California are beginning to show signs of weakness as a lack of affordable housing begins to weigh on the Golden State's real estate market.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can determine nearly anything to be an unfair, deceptive or abusive act or practice, and it's more likely to do so when lenders try to take advantage of regulatory loopholes.

The average rate for the 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased to its highest level since the British vote to exit the European Union, according to Freddie Mac.

From gathering information on buildings to complex income and asset profiles of buyers, loan officers in New York have many bases to cover and hurdles to leap. Debra Shultz of Guaranteed Rate makes it look easy.

Altisource has expanded its offerings to include foreclosure auction services.

Home prices rose again year over year in July and are expected to do the same this time next year, according to CoreLogic.