San Francisco Chronicle: Real estate recovery likely to be slow
By Andrew S. Ross
12/13/2011
While U.S. doldrums will likely continue through 2012, certain 'property-wealth islands' remain good bets, according to a report by the Urban Land Institute.

Wall Street Journal: Chicago sued over vacant-properties upkeep fee
By Nick Timiraos
12/13/2011
The federal regulator overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac sued the city of Chicago on Monday over an ordinance that makes mortgage creditors liable for the upkeep of vacant properties.

HousingWire: Home values dip in October as market reaches for the bottom
By Kerry Curry
12/13/2011
U.S. home values continued their decline in October, falling 0.3% from September, according to Zillow which noted that the rate of monthly depreciation has stabilized as the housing market heads toward the bottom.