Real Estate
The Most Dangerous Cities in America
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2012
Forbes has released its annual list of cities with the highest reported rates of violent crimes. Did your hometown make the list?
Oklahoma Homeowners Getting Big Payout
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
Oklahoma will get in on the $25 billion mortgage settlement after all, with a better and quicker deal it negotiated directly with banks.
More on the Mortgage Settlement Cash
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2012
We now have a better idea how much eligible Floridians who lost their homes will get from the multibillion national bank settlement.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Buy a Home Now?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader is expecting some money soon, but she wants to buy a house before it even arrives. She needs to take a breath.
Is It a DIY Job?
Guest Blogger on October 15, 2012
Find out which jobs are worth tackling on your own and when it’s better to hire a professional.
Foreclosures Hit a Five-Year Low
B.T. Ballenger on October 15, 2012
Home prices are coming back up and foreclosures are falling. Here’s why.
Watch Out for Rental Rip-Offs
B.T. Ballenger on October 10, 2012
Home renters beware: Crooks are charging rent for property they don’t own.
What’s the Fastest Way to Pay Down a Mortgage Early?
Len Penzo on June 14, 2022
When it comes to paying down a mortgage early, is it better to make a single large extra principal payment annually or 12 smaller ones each month?
Homeowners: Get Your Share of Bank Billions
B.T. Ballenger on October 4, 2012
Is your home worth less than you owe? Was it foreclosed between 2008 and 2011? Was your loan serviced by one of the five biggest lenders? You may be entitled to a chunk of one of the biggest civil settlements in history.
Could Mortgage Rates Hit 2 percent?
Dan Schointuch on September 21, 2012
With mortgage interest rates matching or beating their record lows, there’s never been a better time to finance a house. But will rates fall further?
The Best (and Worst) Home-Buying Sites
Angela Colley on September 21, 2012
Looking to buy a house? These sites will either lead you to the home of your dreams, or waste your time.
Home Sales on the Rise
Karla Bowsher on September 20, 2012
The real estate industry’s latest numbers reflect good news about the economy for a change.
Surprise! Bank Slashes Some Mortgage Rates
B.T. Ballenger on September 11, 2012
Chase is sending certain homeowners unexpected letters that offer to cut their payments by hundreds a month. It’s not a scam.
Who’s Keeping Track of You and How to See Your Files
Angela Colley on April 3, 2013
Think credit bureaus are the only agencies keeping an eye on you? Think again.
Silicon Valley Running out of Luxury Homes
B.T. Ballenger on September 3, 2012
America’s tech capital has sold half its supply of homes in the past year.
How to Find the Right Pros to Buy or Sell Your Home
B.T. Ballenger on August 22, 2012
Whether you want in or out of a home, the right professional can make the process cheaper and smoother.
How Much House Can You Afford?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 18, 2015
There are few purchases more costly, or emotional, than buying a home. Here’s how to do the math to see what you can afford, workarounds if you don’t have enough, and a reminder to keep your ego on the sidelines.
20 Big Cities Where Buying a House Beats Renting
B.T. Ballenger on August 13, 2012
Do you live in one of the 5,355 cities where owning a home becomes cheaper than renting one within three years? Maybe it’s time to start shopping.
50 Big Money Mistakes Household CEOs Make
Guest Blogger on August 9, 2012
If Fortune 500 CEOs make mistakes, then so do the rest of us who handle our family’s finances. Here’s a long list of what to avoid.
8 Government Mandates That Save You Money
Jason Steele on August 6, 2012
President Obama’s health care mandate has been ruled a tax. But there are many other ways the government uses taxes to promote behavior – and you can save by taking advantage of them.
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