Tag: Real Estate

2013 Forecast: Stocks, Housing, and Oil Prices

B.T. Ballenger on January 10, 2013

Every year, we round up economic predictions from some of the smartest experts around. Then we get opinions from average people on the street, too. Who do you think will be right?

Are You Smarter Than a Wall Street Expert?

B.T. Ballenger on January 9, 2013

It’s time for a slew of economists to predict where stocks, oil, and housing prices are going in 2013. But do these well-educated and highly-paid pros really have any more of a clue than you do? Probably not.

What It’s Like to Be a Billionaire

Guest Blogger on January 8, 2013

For the wealthiest people in the world, splurging on a $2 million vacation home would be like you and me spending $4.28.

Man Rents His House to Homeless Family for $1 a Month

B.T. Ballenger on January 7, 2013

He spent a year living at his mother’s house so they could have his.

Fiscal Cliff Deal May Boost Home Sales

B.T. Ballenger on January 2, 2013

One measure in the agreement extends a tax break for underwater homeowners.

Secrets of Mortgage Lenders

Guest Blogger on January 2, 2013

Learn the tricks of the mortgage industry, and you’ll be more likely to get the best deal possible on your loan.

Study: Renting Makes Sense in Manhattan

B.T. Ballenger on December 19, 2012

A study by the Federal Reserve finds buying isn’t such a great deal in the borough.

Should Retirees Get Smaller Houses?

B.T. Ballenger on December 17, 2012

Just because you don’t need all that space anymore doesn’t mean getting rid of it is always a good idea.

6 Reasons Why You Should Rent, Not Buy

Ross Boissoneau on December 14, 2012

If you’re an empty nester or just moved to a new area, there are benefits to renting. Find out more situations when renting could be a better decision.

How Much Does Hobbit Real Estate Cost?

B.T. Ballenger on December 11, 2012

Ever wondered about home prices in fictional Hobbiton? Well, somebody did. Here’s what it costs to live in The Shire.

How to Build a Life-Sized Gingerbread House

B.T. Ballenger on December 5, 2012

For starters, you’ll need: 4,803 cups of butter and brown sugar, 14,409 tablespoons of ginger, 19,212 cups of flour…

Historic French Chateau Bulldozed by Mistake

B.T. Ballenger on December 5, 2012

Here’s how an 18th-century manor became rubble.

Consumer Agency: Beware Mortgage Deception

B.T. Ballenger on November 22, 2012

The government is warning lenders about misleading seniors and veterans, and consumers to watch out for these signs of trouble.

China Plans to Erect World’s Tallest Skyscraper in 3 Months

B.T. Ballenger on November 20, 2012

How could it be made so fast, and cheaper than the current tallest building?

Need a Mortgage? Try Costco

B.T. Ballenger on November 15, 2012

The warehouse store can now help you get your own house. Their program’s already helped thousands.

10 Popular Money Questions Answered

Renee Morad on November 14, 2012

Should you use a cash-back or rewards credit card? Buy or lease a car? Give your kids allowance or pay for chores? Here are the quick answers to some common money questions.

Tricks of the Trade: Contractors

Jeffrey Trull on December 6, 2012

Every business has tricks of the trade: techniques to make more by getting you to pay more. Whether you’re rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy or doing a simple bathroom remodel, knowing the tricks of the construction trade will keep you from getting nailed.

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