Online real estate sites like Zillow and Google Maps thrive. Dec. 14, 2010 — -- With mortgage rates at their highest level in six months, the number of mortgages rising though still near record ...

As of October, foreclosure activity his risen by 19% year-over-year. These are the states that have been the hardest hit—and here's how foreclosures impact the housing market.

When a homeowner can’t make mortgage-loan payments and the lender repossesses the property, the home becomes foreclosed and is typically available for sale soon after. Many benefits can come with ...

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S.

Every three months, 250,000 American families enter into foreclosure throughout the United States, according to data compiled from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Despite how life-altering it can be ...