LOS ANGELES - The U.S. housing market will see a sustained decline next year, causing a drag on the nation's economy but falling short of triggering a recession, according to a new economic report.

Jon Beydler

LOS ANGELES - U.S. foreclosure filings nearly doubled in October from the same month last year, the latest sign many homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments and increasingly losing their homes, according to a mortgage research company.

Democrat Harry Mitchell and Republican David Schweikert sparred over earmarks and the Wall Street bailout package, but they found plenty of areas for agreement during a rare debate between the District 5 congressional candidates Friday.

When Deborah Kimball’s application for money to pay for home repairs through a city-run program was approved, the Mesa resident thought she and her 4-year-old twin boys had a chance at a better quality of life.

Republican Kris Mayes announced the formation of an exploratory committee Tuesday as she considers running for the U.S. House in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.

A report in Tuesday’s edition of Roll Call could be sobering for the Republican challengers seeking to oust Democratic U.S. Reps. Harry Mitchell’s and Gabrielle Giffords in the fall.

MEXICO CITY - In her bustling corner real estate brokerage, Ana Laura Pulido is doing her best business in years, enjoying a sort of Mexican immunity from the U.S. housing crash.

Despite all the talk of smart growth and higher-density housing, Americans love their single-family dwellings. Almost 63 percent of us live in one.

It’s official: Arizona’s housing prices are increasing at a slower rate than the rest of the nation.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is likely to find a receptive audience at ASU in Tempe on Monday as she talks about efforts to lower student loan interest rates.

Tribune coverage of the District 3, 5, and 6 seats

The race for the U.S. House seat representing Scottsdale and Tempe has turned into a battle over ethics — or more specifically, a battle over the lack of ethics.

The race for the U.S. House seat representing Scottsdale and Tempe has turned into a battle over ethics — or more specifically, a battle over the lack of ethics.

State Sen. Harry Mitchell made it official — almost. The state Democratic Party chairman committed to challenging incumbent Republican J.D. Hayworth for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

State Sen. Harry Mitchell made it official — almost. The state Democratic Party chairman committed to challenging incumbent Republican J.D. Hayworth for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Scottsdale Democrat Larry King has withdrawn from the race for the U.S. congressional seat held by Republican J. D. Hayworth.

Scottsdale Democrat Larry King has withdrawn from the race for the U.S. congressional seat held by Republican J. D. Hayworth.