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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Some local realtors have officially declared the Amarillo area a sellers’ market. Every recent local economic indicator has declared real estate the success story of 2012.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Thursday is the deadline for Oklahomans to apply for part of the state's $18.6 million settlement with the nation's largest lenders.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Ever since the housing bubble burst in this country, mortgage rates have continued to drop -- and overnight, they hit a new all-time low.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Real estate agents say Amarillo has a reputation for more affordable homes, and that combined with record low-interest rates can satisfy home buyers.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  President Obama has an idea how to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages, which in turn could help our stagnant economy.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Fixed mortgage rates hit new lows this week, the lowest they've been since 1951.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Report: Justice Department investigating Standard and Poor's mortgage securities ratings

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Qualifying for a new house might get even more difficult...

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Amarillo foreclosure numbers may be start of downward trend

Friday, January 21, 2011  First time home buyers, listen up, there's a statewide program you can now take advantage of .

Monday, December 27, 2010  The first baby boomers get set to turn 65 with their retirement security in jeopardy.

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Rates on fixed mortgages rise for 4th straight week, could dampen refinancings and home sales.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  Voters who demanded Washington rein in the nation's spiraling debt are getting a message from President Barack Obama and leaders of his deficit commission: It'll hurt.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  The pace of U.S. home foreclosures may not be slowing down much after all.