This Rule Could Kill the Housing Market (The Fiscal Times)

Critics say Obama jobs plan doesn’t do enough for housing (Housing Wire)

Robo-signing settlement could provide relief for homeowners, but an overly broad release of liability could undermine benefits

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director confirmation hearing today

Groups lean on Sen. Kirk to OK new national consumer-protection chief (Crains Chicago Business)

Illinoisans can’t afford to wait for a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director

Foreclosure plan passes council committee—but where’s the money for it? (Chicago Reader)

Suburbs fight to keep foreclosed homes maintained (Daily Herald)

From the President: College Bound and College Bonds

What we’re reading: The joys of government data, man’s best friend, and a pipeline in paradise

Emanuel announces help for troubled homeowners (ABC-7 Chicago)

Principal reduction program off to a slow start: June HAMP Analysis

Lawbreaking bank calls the cops (Newstips)

City Council takes steps to hold mortgage servicers accountable on vacant homes

West Side banks applauded, criticized for lending practices (Austin Talks)

Will Chicago’s New Vacant Building Ordinance Scare Off Mortgage Lenders? (Chicago Magazine)

Home vacancies down for first time in a year (Crains Real Estate Daily)

Debate over future of housing finance brews

Number of Illinois thrifts shrinks by about two-thirds since 1992 (Chicago Tribune)

Data stories: How more Americans are becoming renters