Despite slight improvements in the housing market since 2010, both buyers and sellers are having trouble finding offers they like. In this segment for The Early Show, Jason Cochran from WalletPop provides an array of tips for both buyers and sellers in the down market, with a focus on new techniques that both sides of the deal can use. ... Watch Now

In this informative CBS News report, Anthony Mason discusses the issues the government faces in the revamping and revitalization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While the institutions were initially made to help Americans in the lending market and were first private companies, much has changed in the past few years. ... Watch Now

Currently, many experts seem are on the fence about whether or not the economy is truly on the mend. Consumers are the true driving force in the domestic economy, and Americans still play a large role in global financial developments as well. Pay attention to the following key trends as the new year dawns to get a sense of where your economic risks and opportunities sit. ... Read More

Real estate is a complicated business, and those within it have invented a variety of terms to describe its intricacies.  Listed below are definitions of some of the more common real estate terms. 100% Mortgage ... Read More