Fed to Make it Rain Liquidity (BUILDER Online) Rate cuts don't satisfy Wall Street; Federal Reserve announces it will inject $20 billion in liquidity into system December 17, with three more moves set before January 28.
Mortgage Hotline Rings Off the Hook (BUILDER Online) HOPE NOW coalition says the hotline received 45,000 calls in three days following rate freeze announcement.
Centex Finds Answer to Slow Sales in SE Florida (BUILDER Online) One county, eager to lure businesses, expedites rezoning of 100-plus acres for light-commercial use.
NAHB: Fannie Mae Piling on Fees (BUILDER Online) Builder trade group says Fannie's latest surcharge is a "tax" on homeownership.
Builders CEO: Some of the Blame Rests With Overbuilding (CNN/Money) Chief of National Association of Home Builders says overbuilding by some members was one factor in the housing meltdown.
Video: Freddie Mac Plans to Cut Delinquent Loans it Will Buy (CNBC) Richard Syron, CEO of Freddie Mac, discusses his company's plans.
Video: Fannie Mae is on a Mission (CNBC) Daniel Mudd, CEO of Fannie Mae, discusses the housing market with CNBC's Erin Burnett.
Fannie Mae CEO: Housing Trouble Until 2009 (Yahoo! News/Associated Press) Fannie Mae's CEO tells shareholders he does not expect a housing market recovery until late 2009, "at the earliest," and that the mortgage-finance company is strong enough to ride out the downturn.
Fed to Meet on Possible Mortgage Rule Changes (CNBC/Reuters) The Federal Reserve Board says it has scheduled an open board meeting on Dec. 18 to discuss proposed rule changes on mortgage lending to address unfair and deceptive lending practices.
NAHB and AARP Honor Builders for Universal Design (BUILDER Online) First Livable Communities Awards spotlight accessibility for all ages and abilities.
Arizona Business Group Files New Lawsuit to Halt Immigration Law (BUILDER Online) After a federal judge tosses one lawsuit, group seeks temporary restraining order before Jan. 1 law can take effect.
SEC Requires Beazer to Disclose Mortgage Details (BUILDER Online) Builder's "no action" request is denied.
FBI Launches Mortgage Fraud Task Force in the Nation's Capital (BUILDER Online) New task force will be set up in the Washington, D.C., field office.
Fed Cuts Rate Again (BUILDER Online) Third rate cut an attempt to ease tightening credit conditions, keep economy out of recession.
U.K Citizens Snapping Up Overseas Real Estate (BUILDER Online) New study shows steady growth for next five years; U.S. remains a top choice.
One Builder Finds Good News on the Silver Screen (BUILDER Online) Bruce Toll produces "The Kite Runner."
New Steel Framing Guidelines Released (BUILDER Online) Steel Framing Alliance releases new guidelines in latest publication.
Subprime Relief Plan Revealed (BUILDER Online) President Bush announces an agreement with mortgage servicers to freeze subprime interest rates for five years.
Toll Brothers Reports its First Quarterly Earnings Loss (BUILDER Online) Luxury home builder generates a net loss of $81.8 million in the fourth quarter.
Blog: Prices - How Low Can They Go? (BUILDER Online) Agree or disagree with the thoughts of BUILDER Editorial Director Boyce Thompson.
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