TODAY'S TOP STORIES 30-year mortgage rates sink, match record low Average rates match an all-time low of 4.78% set last spring, and are a full percentage point lower than one year ago. Read more.
3 economic reports give reasons for optimism Positive employment, consumer spending and home reports suggest a modest recovery rather than a second recession. Read more.
Hotel owners behind on payments Thanks to discounted rates, freebies and less consumer travel, hotels top the list of potential commercial foreclosures. Read more.
Pets can be a peeve to potential buyers Even buyers who love animals can balk at purchasing a home where there's a family dog, cat or wild guinea pig. Read more.
Administration plans new foreclosure effort The announcement, expected today, would shame lenders into helping owners, and dole out cash only for permanent fixes. Read more.
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