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Today, May 25, 2011, 12 hours ago

The New York Times' Gretchen Morgenson joins Morning Joe to discuss her new book "Reckless Endangerment," which focuses on how several high-powered executives -- including Fannie Mae's James A. Johnson -- and policy makers helped lay the groundwork for the country's financial collapse. (Morning Joe

 

Faces of fraudclosure

May 11, 2011, 2:01:11 PMGo to full article

May 11: NBC's Lisa Myers talks about a new report that shows nearly 3 in 10 American homeowners are underwater on their mortgages while the Federal Reserve expects another 2 million foreclosures next year. (Other)

 

 

NBC's Lisa Myers talks about a new report that shows nearly 3 in 10 American homeowners are underwater on their mortgages while the Federal Reserve expects another 2 million foreclosures next year. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

 

 

 

Selling? 3 home renovation projects to avoid

Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 5:10:45 AMGo to full article

May 10: Don’t waste your money on expensive home-office and bathroom additions, real estate expert Barbara Corcoran advises; instead, replace your front door and add a deck to get more bang for your bucks. (Today Show)

 

Don’t waste your money on expensive home-office and bathroom additions, real estate expert Barbara Corcoran advises; instead, replace your front door and add a deck to get more bang for your bucks. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Mistakes or fakes?

Sunday, May 08, 2011, 3:22:29 PMGo to full article

May 8: Foreclosure lawyers say they're seeing more and more fake documents that are manufactured to make it easier for banks to foreclose on homeowners. NBC's Lisa Myers investigates. (Nightly News)

 

 

Foreclosure lawyers say they're seeing more and more fake documents that are manufactured to make it easier for banks to foreclose on homeowners. NBC's Lisa Myers investigates. (Nightly News)

 

 

 

The mortgage loan modification trap

Sunday, May 08, 2011, 3:21:19 PMGo to full article

May 8: The Holmes family sought temporary relief through the government's loan modification program, but after making a year of reduced payments they got a foreclosure notice. Why are some homeowners ending up in even worse shape? NBC's Lisa Myers has the answer. (Nightly News)

 

 

The Holmes family sought temporary relief through the government's loan modification program, but after making a year of reduced payments they got a foreclosure notice. Why are some homeowners ending up in even worse shape? NBC's Lisa Myers has the answer. (Nightly News)

 

 

 

The real faces of foreclosure

Sunday, May 08, 2011, 3:07:48 PMGo to full article

May 8: Most people think that foreclosure could never happen to them, because only people who are irresponsible lose their homes. NBC's Lisa Myers shares one family's wrenching story, and shows this perception just isn't true. (Nightly News)

 

 

Most people think that foreclosure could never happen to them, because only people who are irresponsible lose their homes. NBC's Lisa Myers shares one family's wrenching story, and shows this perception just isn't true. (Nightly News)

 

 

 

The whistleblowers

Sunday, May 08, 2011, 2:50:04 PMGo to full article

May 8: Two insiders say the “deck often is stacked against homeowners who deserve help” because, for loan servicers, it comes down to the bottom line. NBC’s Lisa Myers explains. (Nightly News)

 

 

Two insiders say the “deck often is stacked against homeowners who deserve help” because, for loan servicers, it comes down to the bottom line. NBC’s Lisa Myers explains. (Nightly News)

 

 

 

Hollywood’s ‘Home Alone’ house up for sale

Friday, May 06, 2011, 5:06:30 AMGo to full article

May 6: NBC’s John Yang reports that the famous house Macaulay Culkin defended in the classic movie “Home Alone” is up for sale for $2.4 million. (Today Show)

 

 

NBC’s John Yang reports that the famous house Macaulay Culkin defended in the classic movie “Home Alone” is up for sale for $2.4 million. (TODAY)

 

 

 

What’s moving your money?

Thursday, May 05, 2011, 9:31:05 AMGo to full article

May 5: CNBC’s Mandy Drury talks about the new numbers which show the housing market has reached a new low – the “double dip.” (Other)

 

 

CNBC’s Mandy Drury talks about the new numbers which show the housing market has reached a new low – the “double dip.” (Jansing and Co)

 

 

 

How much house is too much?

Thursday, May 05, 2011, 8:26:19 AMGo to full article

May 5: TODAY real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran answers a viewer question about whether moving into a smaller home is the best option for a couple who is close to retirement. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran answers a viewer question about whether moving into a smaller home is the best option for a couple who is close to retirement. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Bin Laden family mansion up for sale in Florida

Wednesday, May 04, 2011, 12:02:03 PMGo to full article

May 4: A Florida luxury home owned by Osama bin Laden's brother, Khalil bin Laden, is currently on the market for $2 million. Khalil bin Laden is said to have fled the US in the days following 9/11. WESH's Bob Kealing reports. (NBC News Channel)

 

 

A Florida luxury home owned by Osama bin Laden's brother, Khalil bin Laden, is currently on the market for $2 million. Khalil bin Laden is said to have fled the US in the days following 9/11. WESH's Bob Kealing reports. (NBC News)

 

 

 

Enjoy mountain views for less than 500K

Friday, April 22, 2011, 6:58:58 AMGo to full article

April 22: TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shows Al Roker some stunning homes across the country that buyers can get for less than $500,000. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shows Al Roker some stunning homes across the country that buyers can get for less than $500,000. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Stage your home to sell

Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 8:00:02 AMGo to full article

April 20: LXTV’s Sara Gore shows how you can boost your home’s appeal among prospective buyers with simple and easy decorating tips. (Today Show)

 

 

LXTV’s Sara Gore shows how you can boost your home’s appeal among prospective buyers with simple and easy decorating tips. (TODAY)

 

 

 

MSNBC Investigates: Home Wreckers

Monday, April 18, 2011, 8:50:01 AMGo to full article

Contractors, you hire them, and trust them to work on your home. They seem experienced. They seem honest. But do they always deliver on their promises? Do you really know who you are letting into your house? We get some answers as MSNBC goes undercover to catch Home Wreckers. (NBC News)

 

 

Contractors, you hire them, and trust them to work on your home. They seem experienced. They seem honest. But do they always deliver on their promises? Do you really know who you are letting into your house? We get some answers as MSNBC goes undercover to catch Home Wreckers. (Documentaries)

 

 

 

Your real estate questions answered

Monday, April 18, 2011, 7:18:14 AMGo to full article

April 18: Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran tackles viewers’ questions about their property and mortgage dilemmas. (Today Show)

 

 

Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran tackles viewers’ questions about their property and mortgage dilemmas. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Charming older homes for under $400,000

Saturday, April 16, 2011, 8:51:02 AMGo to full article

April 16: TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran takes a look at homes around the country that have a vintage edge at an affordable price. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran takes a look at homes around the country that have a vintage edge at an affordable price. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Homes for under $400,000

Friday, April 15, 2011, 6:36:43 AMGo to full article

April 15: TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shows homes across the country for under $400,000, including houses in Portland, Maine, and Katy, Texas. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shows homes across the country for under $400,000, including houses in Portland, Maine, and Katy, Texas. (TODAY)

 

 

 

'White House' for sale in Virginia

Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 4:57:51 PMGo to full article

April 13: A replica of the White House has been put on the market for $4.6 million in McLean, Virginia. Msnbc.com's Al Stirrett reports. (msnbc.com)

 

 

A replica of the White House has been put on the market for $4.6 million in McLean, Virginia. Msnbc.com's Al Stirrett reports. (msnbc.com)

 

 

 

Kate Middleton’s childhood home for sale

Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 5:16:17 AMGo to full article

April 12: The quaint two-family, four-bedroom, semidetached Victorian house where soon-to-be Princess Catherine spent her time as a young girl growing up will be auctioned off in June. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports from Reading, England. (Today Show)

 

 

The quaint tw-family, four-bedroom, semidetached Victorian house where soon-to-be Princess Catherine spent her time as a young girl growing up will be auctioned off in June. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports from Reading, England. (TODAY)

 

 

 

What’s out there? Homes under $350,000

Friday, April 08, 2011, 6:58:09 AMGo to full article

April 8: TODAY real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran talks about houses around the country you can get in today’s market for under $350,000. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran talks about houses around the country you can get in today’s market for under $350,000. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Buying a home: Who should do the inspection?

Thursday, April 07, 2011, 6:30:39 AMGo to full article

April 7: TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran answers viewer questions, such as whether to get a house inspection through a real estate agent or on your own. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran answers viewer questions, such as whether to get a house inspection through a real estate agent or on your own. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Russian tycoon nears US property record

Thursday, March 31, 2011, 5:15:48 PMGo to full article

March 31: Billionaire Yuri Milner forked over $100 million for a California estate, making the deal among the largest single-family property transactions in US history. (msnbc.com)

 

 

Billionaire Yuri Milner forked over $100 million for a California estate, making the deal among the largest single-family property transactions in US history. (msnbc.com)

 

 

 

More choosing remodeling over relocating

Friday, March 25, 2011, 8:37:17 AMGo to full article

March 25: Home improvement expert Jason Cameron tells msnbc's Chris Jansing that the key to successful home DIY projects is to be realistic about what you can, and can't do yourself. (Other)

 

 

Home improvement expert Jason Cameron tells msnbc's Chris Jansing that the key to successful home DIY projects is to be realistic about what you can, and can't do yourself. (Jansing and Co)

 

 

 

Check out these homes for less than $300K

Friday, March 25, 2011, 6:47:41 AMGo to full article

March 25: TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shares some great homes across the country you can get for less than $300,000. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shares some great homes across the country you can get for less than $300,000. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Is now the time to buy real estate?

Thursday, March 24, 2011, 4:26:46 AMGo to full article

March 24: Fortune’s Leigh Gallagher joins Morning Joe to reveal the magazine’s latest issue, which suggests that due to a rise in inventory and affordability -- now is the time to buy real estate. (Other)

 

 

Fortune’s Leigh Gallagher joins Morning Joe to reveal the magazine’s latest issue, which suggests that due to a rise in inventory and affordability -- now is the time to buy real estate. (Morning Joe)

 

 

 

US home sales plunge

Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 2:40:31 PMGo to full article

March 23: Sales of new homes dropped in February, a dismal sign for the housing market. NBC's Michelle Franzen reports. (NBC News Channel)

 

 

Sales of newhomes dropped in February, a dismal sign for the housing market. NBC's Michelle Franzen reports. (NBC News)

 

 

 

Toxic drywall has taxpayers on the hook

Thursday, March 10, 2011, 2:03:09 PMGo to full article

March 10: Homeowners and taxpayers are both on the hook after low income housing is declared uninhabitable due to construction with toxic Chinese drywall. WFLA's Shannon Behnken reports. (NBC News Channel)

 

 

Homeowners and taxpayers are both on the hook after low income housing is declared uninhabitable due to construction with toxic Chinese drywall. WFLA's Shannon Behnken reports. (NBC News)

 

 

New report: 23% of homeowners underwater

Thursday, March 10, 2011, 10:51:22 AMGo to full article

March 10: A new housing report shows that though foreclosure filings fell 14% last month, nearly one in four U.S. homeowners are underwater on their mortgage. (Other)

 

 

A new housingreport shows that though foreclosure filings fell 14% last month, nearly one in four U.S. homeowners are underwater on their mortgage. (Jansing and Co)

 

 

Renovate? It could mean higher property taxes

Thursday, March 10, 2011, 6:18:51 AMGo to full article

March 10: Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran says renovations and human error are common reasons behind skyrocketing property taxes. (Today Show)

 

 

Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran says renovations and human error are common reasons behind skyrocketing property taxes. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Is there assistance for second-time homebuyers?

Monday, March 07, 2011, 8:26:53 AMGo to full article

March 7: Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran answers viewers’ questions about breaks for second-time homebuyers, purchasing a home in the Caribbean and more. (Today Show)

 

 

Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran answers viewers’ questions about breaks for second-time homebuyers, purchasing a home in the Caribbean and more. (TODAY)

 

 

Selling house? Give your home online click appeal

Saturday, March 05, 2011, 9:37:45 AMGo to full article

March 5: Lots of people try to sell their homes online, but many miss the boat attracting buyers by using poor word choices and unappealing pictures. Savannah Guthrie talks to TODAY contributor Barbara Corcoran about the dos and don’ts of virtual real estate. (Today Show)

 

 

Lots of peopletry to sell their homes online, but many miss the boat attracting buyers by using poor word choices and unappealing pictures. Savannah Guthrie talks to TODAY contributor Barbara Corcoran about the dos and don’ts of virtual real estate. (TODAY)

 

 

Great houses under $350,000

Friday, March 04, 2011, 8:52:03 AMGo to full article

March 4: TODAY’s real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shows some top-notch homes on the market now that are under $350,000. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY’s real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shows some top-notch homes on the market now that are under $350,000. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Make your real estate bloom this spring

Friday, March 04, 2011, 6:35:43 AMGo to full article

March 4: TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran tells how to make the most of the housing market in the spring buying season, saying that it is a good time both to buy and to sell. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran tells how to make the most of the housing market in the spring buying season, saying that it is a good time both to buy and to sell. (TODAY)

 

 

Mansions become boarding houses in tough times

Wednesday, March 02, 2011, 7:44:04 AMGo to full article

March 2: NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports from Palm Beach County, Fla., where even the millionaires are getting creative to keep the banks at bay. (Today Show)

 

 

NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports from Palm Beach County, Fla., where even the millionaires are getting creative to keep the banks at bay. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Is now the best time to buy a house?

Thursday, February 24, 2011, 7:41:56 AMGo to full article

Feb. 24: TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran and personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich explain why now may the best time to buy a new home. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran and personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich explain why now may the best time to buy a new home. (TODAY)

 

 

 

Great homes under $200,000

Friday, February 18, 2011, 8:36:33 AMGo to full article

Feb. 18: TODAY real estate contributor, Barbara Corcoran, shows viewers what homes across the country can be bought for under $200,000. (Today Show)

 

 

TODAY real estate contributor, Barbara Corcoran, shows viewers what homes across the country can be bought for under $200,000. (TODAY)

 

 

 

$20 Million home sweet home

Thursday, February 17, 2011, 2:17:34 PMGo to full article

Feb. 17: KXAS's Grant Stinchfield tours an elaborate Texas mansion that just came on the market to see what $20 million can buy. (NBC News Channel)KXAS's Grant Stinchfield tours an elaborate Texas mansion that just came on the market to see what $20 million can buy. (NBC News)

 

 

 

 

January housing starts up 14.6%

Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 7:13:47 AMGo to full article

Feb. 16: January housing starts jumped up to 596,000, versus 520,000 for the month of December. A CNBC panel discusses the recent data. (CNBC)

 

 

January housing starts jumped up to 596,000, versus 520,000 for the month of December. A CNBC panel discusses the recent data. (CNBC)

 

 

 

Boehner: Government ‘needs’ to get out of housing market

Sunday, February 13, 2011, 8:13:36 AMGo to full article

Feb. 13: House Speaker John Boehner discusses the possibility that Washington will wind down government-sponsored mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (Meet the Press)

 

 

House Speaker John Boehner discusses the possibility that Washington will wind down government-sponsored mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (Meet the Press)