How to avoid a nasty and costly divorce war – Collaborative divorces, however, are done face to face. Spouses speak for themselves and voice their own interests, along with reaching their own emotional, financial and legal solutions. The divorcing couple can also set their own pace—rather than depending on a judge’s courtroom rhythm.

Foreclosure Starts Climb by 5.5%: Black Knight – Foreclosure starts in January rose to their highest level in 13 months, even as the national mortgage delinquency continued to fall, according to data from Black Knight Financial Services.

Mortgage rates continue their ascent – Mortgage rates continued their ascent this week, pushed upward by a couple of optimistic housing reports.