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Views of iconic Hollywood sign protected
The iconic letters spelling out Hollywood on the hills overlooking Tinseltown will keep their pride of place thanks to the housing bust.

Scarlett Johansson selling L.A. manse


Money pit: When a cheap foreclosure costs much more
Dusan Tatomirovic found a steal when he bought a foreclosed condo just north of Monterey, Calif., last April for $130,000.

The commercial real estate dilemma
Luckily for banks, the commercial real estate time bomb just keeps on ticking.

Foreclosures: How bad is your state?


6 ways to ensure remodeling pays off
Just a few years ago you could count on getting the bulk of your money back for almost any home-improvement project you took on. Today merely replacing a toilet seat can feel like throwing caution, and cash, to the wind. According to a study from Remodeling magazine, the average return on value for an upgrade declined from 87% in 2005 to 64% in 2009. But these six new rules will help you maximize your return on your remodeling investment.

Lost your house? You still have to pay
As terrible as it is to lose your house to foreclosure, at least it's a relief to put your biggest financial headache behind you, right?

Las Vegas: Most foreclosures of any city in 2009
Cities in the so-called Sand States dominated the foreclosure rankings in 2009, with the 20 worst-hit metro areas residing in Nevada, Florida, California and Arizona.

Yet another try at foreclosure rescue
Under fire for the low number of people receiving long-term mortgage help, the Treasury Department on Thursday announced new guidelines that will require applicants to provide all paperwork before getting a trial modification.

New home sales hit 9-month low
New home sales plunged to a 9-month low in December, according to a government report issued Wednesday.

America's most overvalued cities
Don't say we didn't warn you.

Bank of America steps up foreclosure prevention efforts
One roadblock slowing Obama's foreclosure prevention program seems to be clearing up. Bank of America, the nation's largest mortgage lender, announced Tuesday that it was the first lender to sign an agreement to lower or eliminate payments on second mortgages.

Home prices: First drop in 7 months
Home prices fell in November for the first time in seven months, according to a industry report released Tuesday.

Existing home sales sink 16.7%
Existing home sales fell in December, the month after a federal tax credit was slated to expire, according to a real estate industry report issued Monday.

450,000 at risk in foreclosure-prevention program
Hundreds of thousands of troubled homeowners who are making lower mortgage payments on a trial basis are at risk of being kicked out of President Obama's foreclosure-prevention program.

Get help - before you fall behind on your FHA mortgage
Struggling to pay your FHA mortgage? Now you no longer have to be late with your payments to get help.

Housing starts fall, but permits soar
Home construction fell in December, government data showed Wednesday, while the number of building permits issued in the month rose.

States urge action on foreclosures
Cut loan principal for borrowers whose homes are worth much less than their mortgages. Attack the problem of option adjustable rate mortgages. Cut down on red tape.

$8 million in assets - and can't get a mortgage
The wealthy have money problems, too -- yeah they do.

Harder to get an Uncle Sam mortgage
It's going to be harder to get a government-backed mortgage from now on.