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Renting gets a new lease on life

Millions of Americans going through foreclosure will become renters by necessity. Many others will rent by choice. Should the government keep subsidizing owners?

Believe it or not, a housing shortage

Yes, even with months of inventory languishing on the market, some real-estate experts see a day coming when demand for new homes will exceed supply.

The psychology of pricing your home

So you've decided to put your house on the market? Banish those sentimental feelings and price it so that more buyers see it -- and notice it. Here's how.

Can immigrants save housing?

A Harvard-issued report says immigrants and their children may help correct the biggest housing crisis in 60 years -- but don’t look a big boost in prices.

Mortgage rates steady as tax credit fades

For the first time in two years, the housing market will have to do without aggressive federal incentives. But so far, mortgage rates have remained low.