Issue: Housing

Bailout: Will it work?

Experts differ on whether the $700 billion bailout plan will prompt banks to lend and help the economy. But even if it does, it will take time.

By Tami Luhby, CNNMoney.com senior writer  read more »

Democrats in Congress add restrictions to $700 billion bailout bill

Congressional Democrats inched close to agreement Monday on the terms of a $700 billion rescue package to stabilize shaky financial markets, but continued to encounter White House resistance to key po  read more »

How we got here: It's housing, stupid

The Wall Street crisis has been caused by plunging housing prices. So despite the billions of dollars being thrown at the problem, experts say more trouble lies ahead.  read more »

How Fannie and Freddie seizure affects homeownership

WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Sunday moved to take control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which operated like private companies but had enjoyed implicit government backing until t  read more »

Fannie, Freddie Woes Vex Experts

Fannie, Freddie Woes Vex Experts
And Leave U.S. Hard Choices  read more »

ISSUE OVERVIEW: Housing, Barack Obama

Barack Obama on Housing Crisis  read more »

Protect Homeownership and Crack Down on Mortgage Fraud

ISSUE OVERVIEW: Housing, John McCain

John McCain on the Housing Crisis  read more »

Home Plan

Housing Brawl Erupts Between Obama, McCain

Housing was expected to be a significant issue in the presidential campaign but most pundits thought the focus would be the foreclosure crisis, not the candidates' homes. Sen.  read more »

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