Archive for 'Real Estate'
Website Says It’s OK to Walk Away – No It Isn’t
Oct 15, 2010 - Some people seem to think they can morally justify walking away from a mortgage they could afford to pay, simply because their house went down in value. Time to man up.
Ask Stacy: Why Do Good Borrowers Get Punished?
Oct 15, 2010 - Sheila makes all her mortgage payments, but nobody will allow her to refinance her underwater mortgage. How come there's no help for people who do the right thing?
My 10 Dumbest Money Moves – And How You Can Avoid Them
Oct 08, 2010 - Most of what I've learned about money I didn't learn in books, or by being a CPA, stock broker, or financial reporter. I learned it the hard way - by making stupid decisions and missing major opportunities. Here are mistakes I've made and you should avoid.
How to Replace Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Personal Paperwork
Oct 06, 2010 - A comprehensive list of what to do and where to go to replace everything from your drivers license to your birth certificate.
UPDATE – Congress Acts to Outlaw Home Resale Fee
Oct 01, 2010 - How would you feel if you had to pay your home-builder 1% of the sales price of your house - 99 years after it was built? If you own a home - or think you might some day - read this.
New Program Helps Underwater Homeowners – Followup
Sep 23, 2010 - If you're one of the estimated 11 million Americans who owes more on their home than it's worth, read this post.
New Program May Reduce Mortgage Principal for Underwater Homeowners
Sep 21, 2010 - The government recently launched a program for underwater homeowners that doesn't just lower interest rate or extend mortgages, but actually reduces principal.
A Sales Tax When You Sell Your Home?
Sep 19, 2010 - Have you heard that beginning January 1, 2013, you'll have to pay a 3.8% tax on the proceeds of any home you sell?
UPDATE: Outrage Over the Most Outrageous Fee Ever
Sep 06, 2010 - A fee that lasts 99 years? Thankfully, we weren't the only ones really upset about it. The "capital recovery fee" is becoming increasingly illegal.
Houses Now Selling for Less Than Used Cars
Aug 25, 2010 - When the pendulum swings from overbought to oversold, bargains abound. It happened last year in the stock market, and it's happening now in some housing markets. The case of the $19,000 condo.
Rent or Own Your Home? New Rules
Aug 23, 2010 - It used to be an easy decision - owning is better than renting. But after price declines greater than those suffered during the Great Depression, deciding whether to buy a home isn't so simple. Here are the new rules.
10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Real Estate Agent
Aug 02, 2010 - If you're trying to sell a house, the right help is crucial. Here are ten questions you should ask to hire the right real estate agent.
4 Ways You Lose From Financial Reform
Jul 20, 2010 - The recently-enacted financial regulatory reform bill bashes the profitability of banks in numerous ways. Is there any doubt they'll try to make up for it at your expense?
13 Cool Tips for Lower Energy Bills
Jul 07, 2010 - Don't spend a fortune keeping cool this summer when you don't have to. Here are a few tips to put a chill in your summer energy bill.
How to Buy Property for Back Taxes
Jul 01, 2010 - While foreclosures are one way to buy property cheap, they're not the only way. You can also buy property by paying past-due real estate taxes. Here's how it works.
