Archive for 'Real Estate'
4 Reasons Mortgage Costs Are Going up
Apr 29, 2011 - Mortgage rates are still near historic lows, but the cost of getting a mortgage is on the rise. Here's why, and how you can get the best possible loan.
Buying a House? Pick the Right Pros
Apr 20, 2011 - Real estate pros can make home buying easier and, ultimately, cheaper — if you pick the right ones. We talk to two experts to see who they'd look for if they weren't experts themselves.
How to Steal a House – 4 Steps to Buying an REO
Apr 08, 2011 - Money Talks visits a city where houses that used to cost $250,000 are now selling for $70,000. But if you want a bargain, forget the home-buying process you learned from your parents.
Extended Warranties: Worth the Cost?
Apr 07, 2011 - Are you considering buying a new car? What about an LCD TV, mp3 player, or laptop? If so, be sure to read this before you let the cashier talk you into buying that extended warranty too.
Follow These 3 Steps to Save Thousands on Your Next Mortgage
Apr 06, 2011 - There's no shopping trip you'll ever undertake more important than mortgage shopping. Getting the best deal could mean $50,000 or more in your pocket: Here's how to do it right.
Which is Better: Renting or Buying a Home?
Apr 04, 2011 - There are calculators around the web that are supposed to help you decide whether to rent or buy. There's only one problem - they probably won't help much.
What to Consider When Deciding to Repair or Replace Your Roof
Mar 25, 2011 - One of the most expensive repairs your house will ever need is the part you never see. But before you replace the roof, see if a repair is all it needs.
Foreclosure King David Stern Shutting His Doors
Mar 08, 2011 - The foreclosure law firm we investigated last year - one of the largest in the United States - will soon be going out of business.
Ask Stacy: When is it OK to Walk Away?
Feb 25, 2011 - This reader is unemployed, has a home that's seriously underwater, and has $35,000 worth of credit card debt that she can't pay. What would you advise?
On-Time Rent Payments May Now Improve Credit Score
Feb 17, 2011 - One major credit-reporting agency is now including rent payments in credit histories. If more follow suit, it could help renters become homeowners.
Mortgage Rates 2011 – Predictions From 6 Experts
Jan 26, 2011 - While housing prices are still dropping, mortgage rates are creeping higher. How high will they go in 2011? Here's Stacy's prediction, along with a round-up of others.
More Americans Are Moving – Is It a Sign of Better Times?
Jan 11, 2011 - A moving company reported a spike in relocations during 2010. They're just not sure whether it means the economy is rebounding or not.
Mass. Supreme Court to Banks: No Paperwork, No Foreclosure
Jan 10, 2011 - The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled yesterday that if a bank can't prove they own the mortgage, they can't foreclose on a homeowner. A simple ruling that's going to make life a lot more complicated for some of our nation's biggest lenders.
How to Put Your New Year’s Resolutions to the Test
Jan 04, 2011 - Are you worried about ruining your 2011 resolutions already? Then it might be time to re-assess your goals with free online tests of everything from your wealth to your health.
The Short Answer: Quick Reader Questions of 2010
Dec 28, 2010 - As the year winds down, we catch up on our readers' questions – especially the short ones.
