In the world of real estate, few people are more powerful than Mel Watt.

Bonds, inflation, housing: we review this week in the economy

Cisco makes a move into the "Internet of Things." And, Fannie and Freddie start paying back the American taxpayer.

Many want the quasi-governmental outfits snuffed out for good

Senate leaders have a bipartisan blueprint for getting government (somewhat) out of the housing market.

The mortgage lenders have turned around their fortunes — and not everyone's happy about it.

Congress and the White House are weighing what is next for the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The White House is throwing cold water on a private investment group’s proposal to recapitalize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the giant government-owned and government–backed mortgage companies.

Under current law, JPMorgan can deduct its $5.1 billion settlement with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from its taxes. Some Democrats are trying to change that.