Archive for 'Real Estate'

Home Affordable Refinance Program: A Lifebuoy for Underwater Homeowners

Home Affordable Refinance Program: A Lifebuoy for Underwater Homeowners

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Mar 17 - The Home Affordable Refinance Program, offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is designed to help homeowners who have paid their mortgage on time, but whose property values have fallen through no fault of their own.

Buying or Selling a Timeshare? Read This First

Buying or Selling a Timeshare? Read This First

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Mar 10 - If you've ever thought about buying a timeshare, read this article first. Because getting out of these things is a whole lot harder than getting into them.

16 Tips to Save on Home Remodeling

16 Tips to Save on Home Remodeling

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Feb 25 - The best way to save on housing is not to buy or rent more house than you need. The best way to fix up the home you have is to use some simple tips that can save from 20% to 50% on remodeling costs.

The True Cost of Bad Credit

The True Cost of Bad Credit

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Jan 25 - Find out how many points your credit score will drop if you make one of these common mistakes.

Five Tips to Sell Your Home Fast

Five Tips to Sell Your Home Fast

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Jan 13 - Five tips to sell your home in a horrible market.

Who Do You Holiday Tip?

Who Do You Holiday Tip?

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Dec 14 - The mailman? Garbage collector? Your kid's teacher? Who should you tip for the holidays and how much should you give?

3 Tips for Lower Lawyer Bills

3 Tips for Lower Lawyer Bills

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Nov 13 - You may need a lawyer, but you don't need to pay a lot.

3 Tips to Lower Your Rent

3 Tips to Lower Your Rent

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Oct 10 - As the foreclosure wave crests in many parts of the country, many people who used to own homes are joining the ranks of renters. But whether you're new or experienced to renting, it pays to know some tips that can help you with the cost.

Lessons For Landlords

Lessons For Landlords

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Oct 08 - According to the National Association of Realtors, last year Americans bought nearly 2 million homes not to live in, but for investment. Which means many of those homes will become rental properties. Will all the new landlords be ready?

The Mortgage That Pays You

The Mortgage That Pays You

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Sep 21 - A reverse mortgage is a mortgage that pays you, instead of the other way around.