Real Estate
Woman Loses Her Home Over a $6 Tax Bill
Krystal Steinmetz on May 1, 2014
A judge upholds the sale of a Pennsylvania home after a widow failed to pay overdue interest on a tax bill.
Buying a Home Increasingly Beats Renting, Zillow Says
Krystal Steinmetz on April 30, 2014
There’s new evidence that buying a home is a better financial decision than renting after just two years in many locations.
Homeowners: How Mineral Rights and Fracking Affect You
Guest Blogger on April 24, 2014
If you live in an area where there is the possibility of hydraulic fracturing, be sure to check with your lender, your insurer and an attorney before you give up your mineral rights or sign a lease.
Combustible Adjustables: The Troubling Return of the ARM
Guest Blogger on April 22, 2014
Adjustable-rate mortgages are coming back in a big way. The hook is a low monthly payment to start, but you’re playing with fire as the interest rate rises.
Rent Is More Unaffordable Than Ever
Krystal Steinmetz on April 15, 2014
A tight rental market has driven soaring rental prices across the country.
Can You Get One of the New Subprime Mortgages?
Marilyn Lewis on April 15, 2014
Some would say that subprime loans are back. But they’re not like the subprime loans that gained notoriety during the housing bust.
You Could Get the Boot for Renting Out Your Space on Airbnb
Krystal Steinmetz on April 14, 2014
Airbnb encourages hosts to read up on local laws and their lease agreement before renting out their place, or be prepared to face the consequences.
Are Home Prices Slipping Out of Buyers’ Reach?
Marilyn Lewis on April 9, 2014
Today’s rapid growth in the price of homes has some people talking about a housing “bubble” again.
More Seniors Are Doing Reverse Mortgages. Is This a Good Idea?
Marilyn Lewis on April 4, 2014
The concern is that many boomers are using reverse mortgages to drain their home equity too early, leaving them nothing to fall back on in 15 or 20 years.
Ask Stacy: Am I Too Old to Buy a Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader is thinking of buying a home, but wonders if she’s a little long in the tooth to start the process.
Bubble Ahead? 5 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Home
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 20, 2014
According to at least two well-known real estate analysts, the easy money’s been made in housing. Is now the time to sell, or do more gains lie ahead? Here’s how to find out.
Ask Stacy: Should I Use a Mortgage Broker or a Bank?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When you’re borrowing big, like for a mortgage, even a tiny difference in interest can mean big bucks over time. So what’s the best way to find the best deal?
Earning Minimum Wage? You Should Buy a Home Here
Krystal Steinmetz on March 18, 2014
Snagajob reveals the best and worst cities for hourly workers to buy a home.
Feeling Overcrowded? You Probably Live in SoCal
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2014
Los Angeles and Orange counties are home to some of the highest concentrations of overcrowding in the U.S. How does your neighborhood rate?
What Will $1,000 a Month in Rent Get You?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2014
A new analysis of the top cities in the U.S. helps you figure out where you can get the best bang for your rental buck.
Homeownership Is Cheaper Than Renting in Many Cities
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2014
A new report finds that, on average, buying a home costs 38 percent less than renting across 100 metro areas.
Singapore Reigns as World’s Most Costly City
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2014
A new survey ranks the island nation as the most expensive city to live in this year.
Don’t Waste Money on These 5 Remodeling Projects
Marilyn Lewis on February 26, 2014
Instead of pouring remodeling money down the drain, consider these budget versions of five expensive projects.
Half of Renters and Landlords Don’t Understand Rental Laws
Krystal Steinmetz on February 21, 2014
A new survey shows that both landlords and tenants don’t understand the basics. Do you? You can take a quiz.
Could You Afford a Median-Priced Home in These Cities?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2014
You may be surprised at how much (or how little) you need to earn in order to purchase an average home in the U.S.
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