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Real Estate

Banks Are Making It Harder for You to Buy a Home

on October 10, 2013

Many banks have stopped preapproving homebuyers for a loan.

House Underwater? A Personal Line of Credit Can Provide a Lifeline

on September 30, 2013

Home equity lines of credit remain out of reach for millions of Americans. They may have an alternative.

Reverse Mortgage Changes: What You Need to Know

on September 26, 2013

New rules that go into effect Oct. 1 may make the loans more difficult to get, and allow less access to a home’s value.

Thinking About a New Home? The Clock is Ticking

on September 20, 2013

Next year, it’ll become more expensive and harder to qualify for a mortgage. If you’re sitting on the fence, now’s the time to get off it.

Mortgage Update: 2.5M More Homes No Longer Underwater

on September 12, 2013

A surge in home prices brought millions more homeowners into positive equity last quarter.

7 Tips for Finding a Rental in Today’s Tight Market

on August 28, 2013

Vacancies are down and rents are up. Searching for an apartment right now might seem dismal, but here are some ways to improve your prospects of finding a new home.

Bad Credit? Getting an FHA Loan Just Got Easier

on August 27, 2013

Those who lost their home because of job loss won’t have to wait as long to qualify for an FHA-insured loan.

How to Score Your Dream House When the Market Is Hot

on August 26, 2013

With a hot housing market, you may find yourself in a bidding war for a new home. There are ways to arm yourself to help you win.

Are You a Lousy Tenant? 7 Ways It Can Cost You

on August 23, 2013

Now that your rent payment history may affect your credit score, your rental history matters more than ever before.

Renting a House on Craigslist? Don’t Get Scammed

on August 14, 2013

A free classified site where people can sell and rent things anonymously? What could possibly go wrong?

Mortgage Insurance: Why You Have to Pay and When You Can Stop

on August 13, 2013

Welcome to the one insurance policy you can’t shop, don’t benefit from, but will have to pay for if you don’t have a big enough down payment.

You’ll Probably Pay More for a Mortgage Soon

on August 7, 2013

Congress has plans to end or scale back government involvement in the mortgage market. It could cost new borrowers tens of thousands more over the life of the loan.

Ask Stacy: How Do Reverse Mortgages Work?

on January 31, 2018

If you’re 62 or over, or know someone who is, sooner or later you’ll probably hear about reverse mortgages. Here’s what you need to know.

Detroit Files for Bankruptcy

on July 18, 2013

The wheels have fallen off the automotive capital of the world.

An RV Park for the End of the World

on July 16, 2013

For all your survive-the-apocalypse needs, consider this cave, which features amenities ranging from a wine bar to meditation areas.

Why You Should Buy a House Now

on June 26, 2013

The housing market is on the upswing in many parts of the country and, for many prospective homeowners, now is a great time to buy. Are you ready?

Ask Stacy: How Can I Dump a Timeshare?

on January 31, 2018

A reader wants to get out of a timeshare she says was falsely advertised. If you’ve ever considered a timeshare, or know someone who has, here’s what you need to know.

5 Online Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them

on June 14, 2013

Scammers have found all kinds of ways to rip off people hunting for apartments via online ads. Here’s how to avoid these schemes.

850,000 Fewer Homeowners Underwater, 10M More to Go

on June 13, 2013

Home values are recovering, but nearly 20 percent of mortgaged homes still have negative equity.

Study: People Don’t Understand Mortgage Basics

on May 9, 2013

A survey by Zillow reveals that many potential and actual homebuyers have misconceptions about everything from interest rates to refinancing.

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