Archive for 'Real Estate'
11 Small Ways to Waste Your Security Deposit
Feb 07, 2012 - We all know that big damages take a big hit out of your security deposit, but little damages add up too. Look out for these things when you're moving out.
Is It OK to Walk Away From Your Mortgage?
Feb 01, 2012 - It's a tragedy when homeowners are so broke they desert their mortgages. But is it an outrage, or genius, when homeowners who can afford to pay STILL walk away?
3 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
Jan 27, 2012 - Owning a home offers a sense of freedom and independence. But that's all an illusion until you polish off the mortgage, so here are some ways to do it faster.
More Help for Homeowners: HARP 2.0
Jan 23, 2012 - When the government realized one of its mortgage refinance programs wasn't helping enough people, it changed the rules. Find out if you qualify for the revamped Home Affordable Refinance Program, which could save you thousands.
5 Ways to Spot a Bad Landlord
Jan 20, 2012 - You're stuck with your landlord as long as you live in your rental property. Get a bad one, and you might end up miserable. Take these steps to make sure you don't.
HGTV ‘House Hunters’ Follow-Up
Jan 20, 2012 - Spoiler alert – if you prefer believing this show is real and not staged, don't read this.
Why House Hunters Shouldn’t Watch HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’
Jan 19, 2012 - From cooking to custom cars, TV is full of "how-to" shows. But if you're hunting for a house, don't take HGTV's "House Hunters" too seriously.
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay Off My House or Invest?
Jan 17, 2012 - He's 29 years old, his only debt is his mortgage, and he's got enough in the stock market to pay it off. What would you do?
9 Ways to Remodel Your Rental Without Breaking Your Lease
Dec 29, 2011 - It's not your house, but that doesn't mean you can't make it more home-like. Here's how to do the most now without paying for it later.
Some College Students Now Occupying Off-Campus Mansions
Dec 19, 2011 - Which would you choose: an empty white dorm room with a bunch of rules for $14,000 a year, or an old five-bedroom mansion off-campus for $200 a month? In the most depressed housing markets, that's an option.
5 Home Improvements That Won’t Sell Your House
Dec 07, 2011 - If you remodel your house because you plan to live in it forever, then do whatever you want. But if you plan to remodel to help your resale value, beware of these projects.
The Best (and Worst) Apartment Rental Sites
Nov 23, 2011 - Renting an apartment by searching online is nothing new. Problem is, you can waste your time searching for the right search site. Here are sites to check out, and a couple to avoid.
4 Quirky Ways to Sell Your House in a Crappy Market
Nov 09, 2011 - In most markets home values hover at all-time lows and inventories are still at an all-time high. So how can you sell your house these days? Here are some weird techniques that work.
Which is Better: House or Condo?
Nov 03, 2011 - By properly understanding the benefits and drawbacks of condominium life, you can make the right decision when it comes time to buy your next property.
A Mortgage Primer: 3 Traps and 3 Tips
Oct 28, 2011 - Getting a mortgage is the biggest financial decision most of us are likely to make in our lifetime. Here's how to avoid the biggest mistakes.
