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Real Estate

The 5 Worst Things You Can Do Before Buying a Home

on March 12, 2014

Buying a home? Don’t kill your mortgage before it gets approved.

Check Out the CFPB’s New Online Mortgage Tool

on February 8, 2014

The CFPB has released a new online tool that allows people to sift through data on home loans made in their communities and compare it with other locations.

Wall Street and Main Street Predict: What Will Stocks, Oil and Housing Do in 2014?

on January 5, 2015

Will you be paying more at the pump in 2014? Will your house be worth more? What about your 401(k)? Find out what Wall Street and Main Street say.

2013 Review: Were the Experts Right About Stocks, Oil and Housing Prices?

on May 20, 2021

Every year we ask Wall Street and Main Street types for predictions. Let’s see who was more accurate for 2013.

Shopping for a Home? Pick One That Santa Will Love

on December 23, 2013

Santa needs a way to get from your roof to the Christmas tree inside your home. Here’s where such homes for sale are most likely to be found.

What’s the Big Deal About Tiny Houses?

on December 19, 2013

There’s no place like home, even if it’s only 200 square feet. Find out why tiny houses are gaining in popularity and what makes these small spaces so special.

Real Estate Investors Are Pulling Back. Should Homebuyers Do the Same?

on December 11, 2013

If investors are wary about buying real estate, should homebuyers be wary, too? Home prices are rising. Here’s how to tell if buying a home is still affordable for you.

Ask Stacy: Will I Have to Pay Taxes Because of a Foreclosed Home?

on January 31, 2018

It sounds impossible, but it’s true: Being unable to pay a credit card balance or losing your home to foreclosure could result in a big tax bill.

Will New Mortgage Rules Mean Fewer Lenders?

on October 22, 2018

Banking industry representatives say smaller lenders may not be able to handle new rules designed to make mortgages safer for consumers, which could hurt potential homebuyers. Are they right?

Latest Trend in Housing: ‘Snore Rooms’

on November 28, 2013

Can’t sleep with all that wood-sawing racket? One solution is to move the offender to a specially designed sleeping room.

Assumable Mortgages Can Be a Home Buyer’s Best Friend

on November 15, 2013

If rates rise to 5 percent or more, wouldn’t it be great to find a seller who could pass along a 3.35 percent mortgage when you buy their home?

Mortgage Interest Deduction and Other Homeowner Tax Breaks Are Safe — for Now

on November 8, 2013

Any plans to do away with the mortgage interest deduction and other tax breaks some homeowners enjoy aren’t likely to pass Congress in the next year.

Getting a Mortgage is About to Get Harder

on June 2, 2014

New mortgage rules are going into effect Jan. 10 to protect homeowners and investors from the kinds of risky mortgages that were sold during the recent real estate bubble and led so many people into foreclosure.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Look Good. Should You Bite?

on November 4, 2013

There’s a catch. After those first five years, things change. The size of your monthly payment can swell or shrink as interest rates rise and fall.

Builders Dangle Freebies to Get Homebuyers to Sign

on October 30, 2013

You may have missed the era of bargain-basement home prices, but you can make up for some of that with comparison shopping and aggressive bargaining with lenders, brokers and builders to get incentives they are offering now.

This Tip Could Save You $50,000 on Your Next Mortgage

on October 28, 2013

This simple step is essential for getting you the best possible interest rate on your home loan.

Get Ready for a Major Rent Hike

on October 25, 2013

Rent will likely continue to rise for three or four years — by about 16 percent, according to an expert’s estimate.

5 Secrets to a Quick House Sale

on October 22, 2013

She had a small house in a competitive market. Find out how one homeowner landed a full-price offer for her home in less than 48 hours and learn how you can do the same.

7 Things Every Homebuyer Should Know

on October 21, 2013

Don’t even think about searching for a new house until you learn what every homebuyer should know.

Rich Folks Whine More About Their Mortgages

on October 14, 2013

Although poorer homebuyers have been hit hardest by foreclosures and mortgage abuses, a larger number of complaints are coming from richer folks.

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