Changes made to the Home Affordable Refinance Program could open the initiative up to almost twice the number of eligible borrowers.

Rising demand and a tightening supply is continuing to force both commercial and residential rents upward.

"Knowing how to effectively address your prospect's objections brings you closer to their final question, 'Where do I sign?'" says sales trainer John Boe.

This month's index shows some markets that were particularly hard-hit during the housing downturn are starting to see signs of improvement.

A third of real estate professionals in a recent survey say their contracts were cancelled before making it to the closing table.

While inventories and foreclosures sales are down, the real estate market still faces a lot of challenges, according to the Obama administration's January Housing Scorecard.