I didn't know about it either. Yes, the US Department of Agriculture has a program, instituted back in the 1940s, to assist in rural development, that has become extremely popular during these days of crunching credit. These are USDA-backed loans, so approved lenders can offer no-money down.    Read More

This stock is a sell, sell, sell, he says.   Read More

Having a hard time figuring out what to buy in this market? The Mad Money host highlights his top picks.   Read More

While some economists say the housing markets may have hit a bottom, others say there is more doom and gloom to come. Quintin Primo, chairman and chief executive of Capri Capital Partners, shared his insights on the real estate sector.    Read More

While you may think the economy is improving a bit -- and that government assistance has had an impact -- the foreclosure crisis is not.   Read More

New government spending could be a boon to these five companies, he says.   Read More

A lot of housing data hit the wires today, much of it unexpected and confusing, so let's start at the top.    Read More

Construction of new homes in the United States fell sharply last month to the lowest level since April, showing potential weakness in the economy's recovery. Art Cashin, director of floor operations at UBS Financial Services, shared his insights on the housing data and what investors should watch for in the markets.    Read More

With housing starts out on Wednesday, how should you game the homebuilders?   Read More

The home buyer tax credit was extended and expanded, and mortgage interest rates have actually been trending even lower, but housing's recovery is still being hampered by new appraisal rules.    Read More