Real Estate
Nearly 3 in 4 Renters Live With 4-Legged Friends
Krystal Steinmetz on August 12, 2014
A new survey found that although pet ownership among renters is high, finding pet-friendly apartments can be difficult.
Prospective Homeowners: Buy Now or It Could Cost You
Krystal Steinmetz on August 8, 2014
Higher interest rates and higher home values could raise the monthly cost of purchasing a home significantly in many cites next year, real estate website Zillow says.
Regulators Target Foreclosure Relief Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on August 7, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has partnered with the FTC to protect distressed homeowners from fraudulent loan modification companies.
Shopping for a Home? Beware These 17 Flaws
Marilyn Lewis on July 23, 2014
You knew a foreclosure in the neighborhood could bring down property values or make it hard to sell a nearby home. But how about clotheslines, sex offenders, bad smells and bad test scores?
A Mortgage Shocker That’s on the Way for 800,000 Homeowners
Guest Blogger on July 22, 2014
At-risk homeowners who modified their mortgages through HAMP to help them stave off foreclosure have a new problem: looming interest rate increases.
Inheriting Real Estate? New Rules Protect You
Marilyn Lewis on July 15, 2014
New mortgage rules this year inadvertently created a big problem for those who inherit a home and a mortgage. Now that’s been fixed.
New Reverse Mortgage Rules Protect Widow(er)s From Eviction
Marilyn Lewis on July 22, 2014
The rules for buying the most common reverse mortgages are changing to protect borrowers. That’s a mixed blessing, though, and not everyone’s covered.
The 14 Best Places to Flip a House
Guest Blogger on July 2, 2014
RealtyTrac has produced a list of the best counties for investing in residential real estate.
Find Out Which Billionaire Could Buy Your City
Krystal Steinmetz on June 26, 2014
If Mark Zuckerberg can afford to purchase every single home in St. Paul, Minn., what city could Bill Gates buy?
Sales of Existing Homes Surge 4.9 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
An increased number of houses for sale, a strengthening labor market and low mortgage rates helped drive home sales in May.
Renting vs. Buying: Which Is Cheapest Where You Live?
Marilyn Lewis on April 6, 2016
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to know if renting or buying a home will be cheaper in the long run. But it’s easy to find out which works best in your town.
Should You Get an Energy-Efficient Mortgage?
Marilyn Lewis on June 19, 2014
So-called “green” mortgages are one of the banking industry’s best-kept secrets. These loans help homeowners finance more energy-efficient homes. How come you’ve never heard of them?
Take a Class, Get a Cheaper Mortgage
Krystal Steinmetz on June 13, 2014
First-time homebuyers can save up to $10,000 on their FHA home loan by taking a homeownership class.
6.3 Million US Homes Are Still Underwater
Krystal Steinmetz on June 9, 2014
Although the number of underwater homes has declined by half, data show that homes in the lowest price range are still drowning disproportionately in negative equity.
Americans Demand Super-Sized Housing
Krystal Steinmetz on June 5, 2014
At an average of 2,600 square feet, new home construction in the U.S. hits record high.
7 Tips to Help Get Your Mortgage Application Approved
Allison Martin on May 29, 2020
In the market for a mortgage? Here are seven simple actions you can take to tip the application process in your favor.
Buy a Home or Rent? A New Calculator Can Help You Decide
Krystal Steinmetz on May 23, 2014
A New York Times interactive calculator helps you weigh which option is best for you.
Could You Afford a House in These US Cities?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 23, 2014
A new report details what your paycheck can buy in 27 cities across the country.
Homebuying Prospects Are Worsening for the Middle Class
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2014
New research shows that in many markets, homeownership is increasingly out of reach for the middle class.
Biggest Regrets: What Homebuyers Would Do Differently
Krystal Steinmetz on May 3, 2014
A new survey found that most homebuyers would make different decisions if they had the chance to buy again.
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