Next year, borrowers nationwide will be able to take out home loans of more than $500,00 and still enjoy the backing of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. So reports MarketWatch.

Shared equity housing strategies are drawing increasing interest from people in all corners of the housing and community development field.

Bill Bodnar of the Mortgage Market Guide (MMG) discusses the impact of the strong labor market, inflation near its target and declning fears of a recession. He also notes three things to look out for this week.