As mortgage rates come down from historic highs, interest in homebuying has been reinvigorated. Mortgage applications increased 14% between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22, according to the Mortgage Bankers ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...