Obama Uses Housing as Foil to Romney’s ‘Hit Bottom’ Strategy

President Barack Obama is escalating the fight over how to revive the housing market, a sector of the economy that has dragged down growth for six years running, eroded consumer confidence and wiped out $7 trillion in American wealth.

January 29: John McCain, Fred Thompson, David Axelrod, Chuck Todd, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Joe Scarborough

Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod handicaps the 2012 election, while Sen. John McCain, a Romney supporter, and former Sen. Fred Thompson, a Gingrich supporter, debate the GOP primary. Chuck Todd, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Joe Scarborough add their analysis.

Obama presses Congress to step up aid for homeowners

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed a multi-billion-dollar package to help U.S. homeowners refinance and stave off foreclosure, part of an election-year push that is likely to face an uphill battle by the Republican opposition in Congress. Obama moved to counter Republican criticism that the proposal would use taxpayer money to bail out irresponsible borrowers by ...

Obama Vows to Cut Mortgage Red Tape

With even the most creditworthy consumers facing costly paperwork to obtain homeowner loans, President Barack Obama will seek legislation clearing some barriers

Obama Vows to Cut Lender Red Tape Stymieing Homeowner Borrowing: Mortgages

Anthony Andrade was forced to rent the San Antonio, Texas home he planned to buy after Bank of America Corp. (BAC) approved a mortgage and then scuttled three closings over two months with last-minute document requests.

February 5: Newt Gingrich, Deval Patrick, Michael Bloomberg, Mitch Daniels, Xavier Becerra, David Brooks, Alex ...

MR. DAVID GREGORY: This Sunday, battleground four. Is Romney poised for rebound? Romney and Gingrich are dueling for victory in the Sunshine State , offering a final pitch to voters.

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Obama Said to Plan Assistance for Home Mortgage Refinancing

President Barack Obama will announce a package of proposals to jolt the housing market out of its doldrums, including an effort to help more borrowers take advantage of historically low mortgage interest rates, an administration official said today.

Obama Offers Help for Rentals, Refis

He proposes help for underwater homeowners and foreclosure changes, paid for with a bank tax

Obama Uses Housing Market Crisis as Foil to Romney’s ‘Hit-Bottom’ Strategy

President Barack Obama is escalating the fight over how to revive the housing market, a sector of the economy that has dragged down growth for six years running, eroded consumer confidence and wiped out $7 trillion in American wealth.