What you do for a living may inform discounts on mortgages. Dana Dratch at Bankrate has some information on job-related mortgage savings. Working as a teacher, firefighter, doctor, or lawyer—or whether you choose to live near where you work—could amount to substantial savings. You can learn more here.

The Washington Post reports that mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest rates in 3 years. Economists have forecasted a rise in rates for some months now, but the new data is causing them to revise their projections. Here's all the info.

 Maryalene LaPonsie at U.S. News and World Report examines the plausibility of another housing bubble, and subsequent collapse. The short answer is, no—but, it's worth a read here.

A Pittsburgh law firm, representing visually impaired, hearing-impaired, and other disabled clients, has threatened more than 25 real estate companies with lawsuits if they don't modify their websites to become usable for those with handicaps. The Chicago Tribune has the report here.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency will be granting some borrowers the ability to reduce their mortgage debt. The desired outcome is that a portion of delinquent homeowners will be able to avoid foreclosure. Bankrate has an article with additional information, here.