Real Estate
8 Questions You Must Answer Before Tapping a Home Equity Loan
Jim Gold on February 10, 2016
Are rebounding home values tempting you to use the equity in your house as an ATM? Ask yourself these questions first.
How to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Big
Karla Bowsher on February 9, 2016
Use three types of vertical storage — wall, ceiling or door space — to make your cramped kitchen feel bigger. Here is how to do it.
Buyer Beware: 4 Problems Home Sellers May Try to Hide
Krystal Steinmetz on February 4, 2016
Don’t let your dream house turn into a nightmare. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure your future house doesn’t suffer any of these unsavory and expensive issues.
How to Spot a Loan That Can Bring You Down: 6 Red Flags
Marilyn Lewis on July 11, 2016
Risky loans didn’t disappear after the financial crash. Scary home loans, auto loans and payday loans live on. Here are some tips for safe borrowing.
New Homes in the U.S. Just Keep Getting Bigger
Krystal Steinmetz on January 26, 2016
Find out why the size (and price) of new homes in the United States continues to grow even though many people looking to buy a home can’t begin to afford these whoppers.
Is Your Debt Hurting Your Kids?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 26, 2016
A new study indicates that parental debt impacts a child’s well-being — for better or worse depending on what kind of debt it is. Here’s the low-down.
14 Cities Where Rent Will Decrease in 2016
Karla Bowsher on January 25, 2016
Good news for renters: A “big slowdown in rents” is expected during 2016. Find out which cities will record the biggest drops — and where rates will rise.
How Homes Will Change to Endure a Turbulent World
Marilyn Lewis on January 25, 2016
In a recent survey, American architects predicted homes that will incorporate technology, materials and even safe rooms to increase self-sufficiency and shelter against an array of hazards.
How NFL Stadiums Affect Home Values
Karla Bowsher on January 22, 2016
Trulia analyzed how an NFL stadium impacts the values of homes within a 2-mile radius. Find out what researchers learned.
Boomers Flock to Rentals, Putting Even More Pressure on the Market
Krystal Steinmetz on January 17, 2016
Why U.S. renters are looking a bit grayer these days, and what it means if you’re looking for a new place to live.
Goldman Sachs to Pay $5.1 Billion in ‘Toxic Mortgage’ Settlement
Krystal Steinmetz on January 14, 2016
The settlement puts to rest a probe of the investment bank’s role in bundling and selling shady mortgage-backed securities in the years leading up to the financial crisis.
For Sale: Playboy Mansion (Playboy Included)
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
Hugh Hefner’s five-acre Los Angeles estate just hit the market with a $200 million asking price. The buyer has to agree to allow Hefner to live there until he dies.
Wall Street vs. Main Street: Who Got It Right in 2015?
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 6, 2016
Looking back, who had the most accurate predictions for the 2015 economy? Here’s how the man on the street stacked up against the Wall Street suits.
This Is the Most Popular U.S. State Among Movers — Again
Karla Bowsher on January 5, 2016
Last year marked the third consecutive year that this state ranked No. 1 for inbound moves. Find out which states attracted — or lost — the most residents in 2015.
5 Green Home Upgrades That Also Buy You a Tax Break
Karla Bowsher on December 22, 2015
Adding one of these renewable-energy systems to your home could lower heating or cooling costs — along with your tax bill. Here’s everything you need to know.
More Millennials Becoming Homebuyers
Karla Bowsher on December 17, 2015
A new report from Fannie Mae suggests that more millennials are finally moving on from the Great Recession. Find out how the trend could impact housing.
Rental Crisis: Half of Renters Struggle to Cover Monthly Payment
Krystal Steinmetz on December 10, 2015
A new Harvard study reveals escalating rents are leaving a record number of Americans cash-strapped because they’re spending more than half of their income to cover rent.
The Murder Factor: What Homicide Does to Home Values
Krystal Steinmetz on December 10, 2015
A stigmatized property, one marked by murder or other heinous crime, typically sells at a deep discount, research shows. It could be a bargain for a buyer who doesn’t mind the dark history.
Trump Worth $10 Billion Less Than If He’d Simply Invested in Index Funds
Karla Bowsher on March 4, 2021
Forbes reports Donald Trump is worth $4.1 billion; Trump says $10 billion. Either way, he’d be worth a lot more if he simply retired 30 years ago and put his money in an unmanaged stock fund.
4 Reasons That 2016 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year to Buy a Home
Krystal Steinmetz on December 8, 2015
If your goal is to be a homeowner, these market signals suggest that this year is the right time to take the plunge.
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