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Obama lays out a new plan to help homeowners. By changing the standards for refinancing and offering assistance with closing cost he is offering new hope for keeping the American dream of owning your own home alive.

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Obama’s Plan for Refinancing the American Dream

Borrowing to buy homes is emerging as a catalyst for U.S. stocks to rise, according to Gina Martin Adams, a Wells Fargo & Co

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Housing ‘Glimmer of Hope’ Bolsters U.S. Stocks: Chart of the Day

Home sales and construction will improve this year, contributing “modestly” to economic expansion after acting as a drag on growth since 2006, according to a Fannie Mae (FNMA) forecast released today.

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Housing Recovery to Give U.S. Economy Modest Push in ’12, Fannie Mae Says