Katrina Causes Prices for Homes To Diverge Along the Gulf Coast

Katrina Causes Prices for Homes To Diverge Along the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Katrina is driving real-estate values both up and down, depending on where you are along the coastline.

New Tools Available To Hedge Your Home
Amid warnings that real-estate values may drop exotic investment products target anxious owners eager to lock in their gains.

Houses for California Dreaming At the State's Median Home Price
Presenting a look at three houses at the state's median price, which jumped 17% from last year to $540,900, according to the California Association of Realtors.

Hurricane Mortgage Relief May Come at a Price
Banks are suspending mortgage payment requirements to aid homeowners affected by Hurricane Katrina, but the payments are deferred, not forgiven, and borrowers could face higher payments later.