Technology

The housing crisis prevented this from happening sooner.

The median time it takes for a property to enter into contract increased by three days during the month.

Movement in the lower-end market is foreshadowing what will happen with values in 2014.

The index is up 10 basis points month to month, but nearly 9% year over year.

Contracts to purchase previously owned homes rose less than forecast in November, indicating higher borrowing costs are holding back the recovery in residential real estate.

This segment has some vitality after three of the top four buyers had pulled out starting last year.

The savings bank, ranked 45th by total volume, wants to grow its mortgage operations.

The pace of loan modification activity slowed during each of the first three quarters of 2013.

An unexpectedly better jobless-benefit claims report and the taper contributed to the rise.

The Online Originator Award acknowledges a lender that has demonstrated a commitment to using Web-based technologies to generate borrower leads and convert them into closed loans. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2013 MT Award.