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More South Florida homeowners became "equity rich" by the end of 2014, giving them options they haven't enjoyed since the housing boom.

Mortgage rates declined for the third straight week, with lenders on average offering 3.63 percent on a 30-year fixed loan, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.

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Mortgage rates near record lows, an improving job market and gradually easing credit standards will converge to make it the best year for home construction since 2007, say economists.

Home prices rose more than economists estimated in November, a sign job growth is helping to boost housing demand.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions promoted John Vella to the new position of chief revenue officer in a bid to grow beyond its relationship with embattled former parent Ocwen Financial.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Jan. 16.

Lennar Corp., the biggest U.S. homebuilder by market value, said fiscal fourth-quarter earnings climbed about 50% as it sold more houses at higher prices.

Applications for new home purchases dropped slightly in December compared to the month before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Foreclosure filings on U.S. properties fell 18% in 2014 compared to a year earlier, according to RealtyTrac.