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On Tuesday, S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller released its National Home Price Index—reporting prices continue to take off. Find out what other trends and challenges the latest data reveals about the market.

The Senate Budget Committee approved the Republican tax bill Tuesday afternoon, clearing another hurdle for the legislation and putting it on track for a full Senate vote.

Design thinking is enabling mortgage lenders and servicers an opportunity to revolutionize the mortgage customer experience. Companies around the globe are leveraging design thinking to stay relevant and meet expectations of today’s consumers.

The Fed Chair nominee faced questions from both sides of the aisle, during which he called for smarter regulation, described cybersecurity as one of the primary threats to the financial system, and described housing reform as “unfinished business.”

Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts), who co-authored the 2010 law that established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Act, also known as also known as Dodd-Frank, said Monday ...

Sworn in Tuesday afternoon, the freshly minted Comptroller praised the importance of the OCC, but also indicated a move toward streamlined regulations and less red tape.

Speaking during a press conference following a chaotic and confusing morning at the CFPB, Mulvaney had harsh words about the CFPB’s past actions, but added that he was “not here to shut the place down.”

On Monday, HUD and the Census Bureau released their October New Home Sales Report—reporting increases above prior estimates.

Home prices show no signs of slowing growth, based on a report focusing on recent data on residential transactions. Review the details inside.

Jerome Powell's nomination as Fed Chair will be the subject of a full open session committee hearing this week for the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. During a closed-door meeting the committee will also consider Brian Montgomery's nomination as Assistant Secretary of HUD and Commissioner of the FHA. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.