Goldman Sachs cancels annual Christmas party … and more

1. Goldman Sachs cancels annual Christmas party [Crain’s] 

2. Appraisers say proximity to appraisal sites confirms their legitimacy [Realtor Mag]

3. NAR report says 29 percent of recent buyers purchased a home in foreclosure or a short sale [Realtor Mag] 

4. Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed home loans fall to lowest in five weeks [Bloomberg]

5. Acorn sues government over funding, says it was unfairly targeted for scandals [NYT]