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.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.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.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.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.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.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?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?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.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.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."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."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?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?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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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?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?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.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.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.More >>
