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FROM THE SOURCE Mortgage Settlement Stimulates Strong Commentary and Coverage The government's latest mortgage deal may have dominated headlines in recent days, but MReport's diverse recommendations for industry news provide a well-rounded look at the marketplace. WATCH THIS FOLLOW THIS ∂ The Mortgages Blog. By Bankrate.com. Cataloging the top surveys, statistics, and news from around the industry, real estate web site Bankrate.com generates strong blog content that is updated daily. The entertaining contributors and writers behind the Mortgages Blog provide fair yet opinionated coverage of the mortgage marketplace, and the site's recent article "Banks Can't Say No to Refis? Huh?" ranked among MReport's favorite reads. http://www.bankrate.com/financing/mortgages/ READ THIS USA Today's Coverage of the Federal-State Mortgage Settlement. Looking for the most comprehensive reporting on the government's recent $25 billion mortgage initiative for distressed borrowers? Check out USA Today's evaluation of the broad, complex scope of Capitol Hill's latest mortgage-related mandate. Nearly all national news sources relentlessly discussed the new deal, but USA Today covered the story in a truly effective way, offering readers helpful content such as "How the mortgage settlement affects you," which provided a useful overview of the process an its implications. MReport especially recommends the paper's piece by Julie Schmit and Paul Davidson, "Mortgage Deal Is Broadest Action Taken in Foreclosure Crisis." CBS News Online's "Bank Deal Won't Protect Federal Mortgages." From CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. Reporter Bill Whitaker's innovative look at lawmakers' recent settlement delivered key insights into the diverse ramifications of the program, and his interviews with homeowners around the nation highlight the important personal aspect of the relief program. Pelley's commentary on converting foreclosed properties into rental options also rings true in this video, which originally aired February 10 on CBS. CBS News Channel on YouTube.com one-stop resource for headlines on home val- ues, market pricing, interest rates, and sales statistics throughout the country. Zillow's tweets provide information on everything from property data to DIY project tips, and the highly varied content is always entertain- ing and often valuable. https://twitter.com/#!/zillow "LIKE" THIS ∆ Wells Fargo on Facebook. Through the finan- cial institution's Facebook page, fans gain access to multiple platforms including The Wells Fargo 411, which gives followers help- ful links and news, and the company's Social Media Roundup, targeting student financial advice. However, the most helpful resource from Wells Fargo's Facebook presence may be the company's listing of current job open- ings around the U.S.; the job opportunities are updated constantly, making it easy to ap- ply or simply observe Wells Fargo's internal hiring trends. http://www.facebook.com/wellsfargo TWEET THIS ∂ Zillow.com on Twitter. @Zillow. Immensely popular website Zillow.com is known for its coverage of real estate and mortgage industry news, and the company's Twitter page is a THE M REPORT | 9