Housing economists expect drop in 2004 - 2004-01-14
Top housing economists believe the sizzling home sales and construction industry will cool somewhat in 2004, falling slightly from last year's records.
This will be the second-best year in the housing sector ever.

Economists from the five groups said mortgage rates would rise in 2004 to as high as 6.625 percent for fixed-rate, 30-year loans, dramatically cutting back on refinance activity.
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Metropolitan Mortgage Investors Fear Huge Losses - 2004-01-14
Investors surprised by Metropolitan Mortgage & Securities Co.'s decision to halt bond and stock payments are turning to lawyers for relief.
Metropolitan's financial troubles have touched off a recent flurry of activity among several Spokane law firms.

Robert Dunn, of Dunn and Black, said he has spoken to investors who want their money and are willing to drag Metropolitan into court to get it.
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