Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.get more >>
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.get more >>
A condominium offers many of the advantages of home ownership with fewer of the hassles. That is, unless you're talking about getting a mortgage for one.get more >>
A condominium offers many of the advantages of home ownership with fewer of the hassles. That is, unless you're talking about getting a mortgage for one.get more >>
Wondering if you can qualify for a home equity loan? Recent indications suggest that second mortgages are on the rebound, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're easier to get.get more >>
Wondering if you can qualify for a home equity loan? Recent indications suggest that second mortgages are on the rebound, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're easier to get.get more >>
With housing prices and mortgage rates as low as they are, many are tempted to take the plunge and become first-time homeowners. But how do you know if you're truly ready?get more >>
With housing prices and mortgage rates as low as they are, many are tempted to take the plunge and become first-time homeowners. But how do you know if you're truly ready?get more >>
The way mortgage rates have been falling the past three years, a lot of homeowners are not only refinancing their mortgages, they're doing it for a second or even a third time.get more >>
The way mortgage rates have been falling the past three years, a lot of homeowners are not only refinancing their mortgages, they're doing it for a second or even a third time.get more >>
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For most homeowners, the answer is "no."get more >>
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."get more >>
Now that the election is behind us, current and potential homeowners may be wondering what will be the impact of Obama's re-election on the housing markets?get more >>
Now that the election is behind us, current and potential homeowners may be wondering what will be the impact of Obama's re-election on the mortgage and housing markets?get more >>
You probably knew that homeowners can refinance underwater mortgages through the Home Affordable Refinance Program. HARP is now available for other types of properties as well.get more >>
You probably knew that homeowners can refinance underwater mortgages through the Home Affordable Refinance Program. HARP is now available for other types of properties as well.get more >>
If you're applying for a mortgage for the first time, the whole process can seem pretty intimidating. There's a lot to understand and it can get confusing at times.get more >>
If you're applying for a mortgage for the first time, the whole process can seem pretty intimidating. There's a lot to understand and it can get confusing at times.get more >>
There are a lot of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, especially with rates as low as they are. But there can be some pretty good reasons not to refinance as well.get more >>
There are a lot of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, especially with rates as low as they are. But there can be some pretty good reasons not to refinance as well.get more >>
There are a lot of people with decent incomes who would like to buy a house right now but are afraid they can't come up with the down payment.get more >>
There are a lot of people with decent incomes who would like to buy a house right now but are afraid they can't come up with the down payment.get more >>
You don't hear a lot about adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) these days. That's too bad, because they're still a good choice for many homebuyers, believe it or not.get more >>
You don't hear a lot about adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) these days. That's too bad, because they're still a good choice for many homebuyers, believe it or not.get more >>
Mortgage lenders would have to offer borrowers a straightforward "no fee" home loan to make it easier to compare competing offers under a set of new rules proposed.get more >>
Mortgage lenders would have to offer borrowers a straightforward "no fee" home loan to make it easier to compare competing offers under a set of new rules proposed.get more >>
Though home prices and mortgage rates are both unusually low right now, many borrowers are also short of money. So the 40-year mortgage may be an attractive option for them.get more >>
Though home prices and mortgage rates are both unusually low right now, many borrowers are also short of money. So the 40-year mortgage may be an attractive option for them.get more >>
If you have a retirement account, you may be able to borrow from it to help pay for a home, but it's an area where you ought to proceed with caution.get more >>
If you have a retirement account, you may be able to borrow from it to help pay for a home, but it's an area where you ought to proceed with caution.get more >>
When shopping for a mortgage, most borrowers focus on trying to get the lowest rate. But you can also save a lot of money by paying attention to the fees paid at closing.get more >>
When shopping for a mortgage, most borrowers focus on trying to get the lowest rate. But you can also save a lot of money by paying attention to the fees paid at closing.get more >>
U.S. home values appear to have bottomed out, posting their first annual increase in five years, according to the newest Zillow market report.get more >>
U.S. home values appear to have bottomed out, posting their first annual increase in five years, according to the newest Zillow market report.get more >>
With interest rates as low as they are, a lot of borrowers are being tempted by 15-year fixed-rate mortgages. But for many, a 30-year loan may still be the best option.get more >>
With interest rates as low as they are, a lot of borrowers are being tempted by 15-year fixed-rate mortgages. But for many, a 30-year loan may still be the best option.get more >>
While being self-employed can offer a lot of advantages, it can also make it more difficult to qualify for a mortgage when you want to buy a home.get more >>
While being self-employed can offer a lot of advantages, it can also make it more difficult to qualify for a mortgage when you want to buy a home.get more >>
One of the most important terms you'll come across when shopping for a mortgage is APR, or annual percentage rate. But what exactly does it mean?get more >>
One of the most important terms you'll come across when shopping for a mortgage is APR, or annual percentage rate. But what exactly does it mean?get more >>
Renting (or leasing) can be a good stepping stone toward home ownership, but before you sign on the dotted line, look into these important questions.get more >>
Renting (or leasing) can be a good stepping stone toward home ownership, but before you sign on the dotted line, find out the answers to these all-important questions.get more >>
It is far better to avoid disreputable moving companies before they happen. Doing some research can help you avoid many of the interstate scams run by them.get more >>
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