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New crisis, in commercial real estate, looms

The full scope of the housing meltdown isn’t clear and already there are ominous signs of a new crisis — one that could turn out the lights on malls, hotels and storefronts nationwide. Full story

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Affordable places to ride out the downturn

Mortgage rates fall, if you can get a loan

New home sales fall to slowest pace since 1991

Home prices tumble by record in 3Q

Home prices tumble to 2004 levels

Freddie, Fannie suspend foreclosure actions

U.S. home construction at record low

Homebuilder sentiment plunges to new low

FDIC plan could help 1.5 million keep homes

Foreclosures spike 25 percent year-on-year

New breed of investor looks to housing market

2009 commercial real estate outlook darkens

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U.S. might widen foreclosure help program

5 real estate markets most likely to rebound

Homeowner denial: My home is gaining value

Number of first-time home buyers is increasing

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Mortgage mess

Freddie, Fannie suspend foreclosure actions

U.S. home construction at record low

FDIC plan could help 1.5 million keep homes

Foreclosures spike 25 percent year-on-year

U.S. might widen foreclosure help program

U.S. launches new mortgage aid program

New breed of investor looks to housing market

Personal finance

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Gift from the Post Office: lower shipping costs

Parents: Cutback kids’ college or retirement?

$672 a month gets little help from food stamps

Answer Desk: Cash out my 401(k) or hang on?

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Ulrich: Now’s a good time to refinance
Nov. 30: Despite all of the grim economic news, last week did bring a glimmer of hope on the home front: Interest rates dropped below six percent. In her own words, CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich offers advice on how to take advantage of the lower rates.

FDIC chief pushes foreclosure rescue

Bargains to be found in U.S. housing

Record drop in home prices

Existing-home sales fall 3.1 percent

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Latest interest rates

See today's average mortgage rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
30-year fixed	5.76%		5.99%
15-year fixed	5.50%		5.67%
30-year fixed jumbo	7.27%		7.36%
5/1 ARM	5.95%		5.89%
7/1 ARM	6.19%		6.21%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's average home equity rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
$30K HELOC	4.93%		4.89%
$30K home equity loan	8.19%		8.18%
$75K home equity loan	8.11%		8.03%
$50K home equity loan	8.11%		8.04%
$50K HELOC	4.76%		4.70%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's savings rates across the country.

Savings type	Today	+/-	Last week
Money market	2.38%		2.40%
$10K money market	2.60%		2.62%
Six-month CD	2.83%		2.90%
One-year CD	3.35%		3.42%
Five-year CD	3.77%		3.85%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's average auto rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
48-month new car loan	6.83%		6.84%
36-month used car loan	7.14%		7.15%
36-month new car loan	6.79%		6.80%
60-month new car loan	6.59%		6.60%
72-month new car loan	6.44%		6.44%