No Money Down Mortgages, Small Programs, Creep Back

Fannie Mae is getting back in the market for mortgages with no down payment, available to new home buyers in four states.

Fannie Mae tries to stimulate market for foreclosed homes

The mortgage giant quietly launches the HomePath program, which offers subprime-era terms for buyers: minimal down payments, no appraisals, no mortgage insurance and lower minimum credit scores. If you're a buyer with little cash or a small-scale investor looking for a deal on a foreclosed house, a little-publicized national lending program could be just what you need this fall.

Ames landlords dispute rental housing code

By Jennifer Meyer Staff Writer Teresa Garman owned “low-cost housing that’s been well kept up” for 30 years, but troubles with the city of Ames’ year-old rental housing code are forcing her to say, “I want out.”

Boston developer indicted in easy-money condo pitch

A Boston developer has been indicted on federal fraud charges in a real estate scheme that left a trail of abandoned and blighted properties in already struggling city neighborhoods. Boston - Real estate - United States - Massachusetts - Greater Boston

Homeless in Utah Valley

The answer to homelessness? A home.