Refi applications pick up
First American service part of minority home-ownership initiative
Survey finds poor attitude can be a major turn-off
Buys Prudential California Realty in Palm Springs
Insurers fight back with new products
Longtime owner releases asset
Official praises law overall, mentions expansion
America buffed up with home ownership, things and depreciating assets
Soft-drink, electrical giants occupy space
Building permits fall from July rate
Survey finds that majority don't understand scores' significance
Third-quarter totals up 24% over same period last year
Undercover investigations lead to arrests
Buys South Creek in Texas
30-year down at 5.32%; 10-year Treasury down at 4.06%
