start at cnnmoney.com. this is a big story today. a housing rebound, question mark. yes, it is possible. let's hope so. as a home own e and i'm sure you're saying the same thing, as well. checking the markets real quick, the nasdaq, up six points, almost seven points, and the dow is down eight, almost nine points. we're going to get to new york in just a little bit. as we told you, at the top of the hour, the consumer financial protection bureau is about to become the newest government agency. its mission? to protect and you your money. now we go to new york. new york stock exchange. alison kosik is at the stock exchange with all the details for us. so alison, the president is going to appoint elizabeth warren to an advisory position. so -- which doesn't require a senate confirmation. so i don't know, is it the top dog, what's going on? why is warren so important that obama is side stepping this senate process? >> well, don, she's got a lot of history with this consumer protection agency.