“Home prices increase in 88 percent of U.S. Cities as recovery broadens,” reports the Courier-Journal. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes, “Foreclosure notices at lowest level in years.” “Disparate Impact and Fair Housing: Seven Cases You Should Know,” says ProPublica via OPB. The Washington Post prints, “Washington D.C. region is a seller’s market.”

CNN Money reports, “A sign the housing recovery just might stick.” “The Path To Home Ownership Is Getting Smoother,” says Vatalyst. The Street prints, “Obama Makes Renewed Push for Lower Rates on Refinancing.” “Americans Are Tapping Into Home Equity Again,” reports CNBC.   “Mold? Leaky Roof? Obama Administration Says All Americans Must Have ‘Healthy Housing,’” [...]

  The Associated Press prints, “HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan says the federal government plans to track how ‘every dollar’ of Superstorm Sandy aid money is spent.” CBS New York runs, “HUD Secretary discusses ways to cut Sandy red tape, meets with Gov. Christie.” “Housing and Urban Development Secretary visits Sandy-impacted Staten Island area,” reports NY1. [...]

“HUD Secretary visits renovated affordable housing apartments,” reports Cincinnati.com, FOX-19 and WKRC-12. “HUD Cuts Red Tape to Assist Displaced Storm Victims,” says National Mortgage Professional Magazine. The Dayton Business Journal publishes, $1M HUD loan earned by Middletown, Ohio for downtown improvements. A twin cities housing initiative aims to save homes, writes the Pioneer Press. And, [...]

  “Home Refinancing Program Use Up 75 Percent, DeMarco Says,” writes Bloomberg News. Forbes says, “Housing Market Recovery Accelerating, Now 47% Back to Normal.” “$621M mortgage will keep Co-op City affordable,” runs Real Estate Weekly. The Philadelphia Enquirer runs, “Senate gives green light to Pentagon green energy.” The Chicago Tribune reports, “New York lobbies for [...]