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'Boomerang' buyers want to own again

But many foreclosed owners are embarrassed and think they won't qualify for a loan. Realtors willing to help them and ease fears could find a big market niche. Read more.

Empty houses still used in Craigslist rent scams

In some areas of Fla., the Craigslist scam - advertising someone's empty home for lease and collecting a deposit and sometimes rent - is alive and well. Read more.

NAR study: New home construction trails job growth

New home sales aren't robust enough in most metro areas, finds NAR. It's a contributing factor to today's current listing shortages and unhealthy price growth. Read more.

Fannie, Freddie extend their foreclosure deadlines

The mortgage giants once gave Fla. lenders 810 days to complete a foreclosure, but it will soon be 930 days. In Oregon, lenders now have an additional 480 days. Read more.

State regulators approve Citizens rate hikes

The Fla.-owned insurer received the OK for an average 8.3% increase for wind-only policies - but most coastal owners will pay more as inland owners pay less. Read more.