Finance & Mortgage

James Cameron Buys Land in New Zealand

James Cameron just might be looking for a more simple life. James Cameron just might be looking for a more simple life. . . in New Zealand. The director of hit movies such as "Titanic" and "Avatar" has gotten a stamp of approval from the country's Overseas Investment Office to purchase 2,636 acres of farmland, according to a report from The Associated Press.

US property prices fell 4.7% nationwide in 2011, latest data shows

Residential property prices in the United States fell by 4.7% in 2011 compared with 201, the fifth consecutive yearly decrease, the latest index from Core Logic shows.

U.S. Mortgage Applications up 23 Percent: MBA

U.S. mortgage applications increased 23.1 percent in the week ending Jan. 13, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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