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Because most people only purchase a home every five to seven years, prospective home buyers understandably don’t spend a lot of time in the interim educating themselves about mortgages and the...
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Remodeling can add value and enhance your home, if it stay on track on within a budget.
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With the kids out of the five-bedroom house with the sprawling lawn, many empty nesters admit they’re left with too much space and home maintenance and are turning to condo living.
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If you're eager to refinance at today's low mortgage rates, don't take the lazy way out -- spend a little time shopping for a refinance before you close on a new mortgage.
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Don't spend a ton protecting your home. Outside and in, these frugal fixes keep your house safe.
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Home ownership used to be a major part of the American Dream, but maybe it’s time to rethink that vision.
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The Jersey Shore's summer real estate market has been altered in a major way after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Here's how experts say properties are selling and renting this season.
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You've worked hard for your retirement. Here's a strategy to be mortgage-free by then.
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President Obama called on Congress to expand the government’s refinancing program for homeowners. But with the housing market on the increase, some experts say the move is unnecessary.
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The mortgage interest rate deduction is on the chopping block on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to reform the tax code and close the budget deficit. But would getting rid of the deduction entirely...
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Even with this week's increase, mortgages are substantially below the level of two months ago.
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Let's face it, the real estate market can be confusing, luckily we have an expert willing to answer your questions.
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Low interest rates and recuperating home prices have investors flocking to the market to find bargains and they’re pricing out traditional buyers.
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Taking your name off a loan with your ex involves more than an agreement or bankruptcy.
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Here are a few things to think about and properties to avoid when you are ready to invest your hard-earned cash equity capital.
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Your typical apartment lacks instant-gratification niceties, but most come with at least one or two alluring perks of their own. Other perks, for various reasons, are more discreet: You have to...
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Some homebuyers are deliberately choosing FHA loans because they're assumable. When it comes time to sell, your buyer can assume your historically-low interest rate.
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Rates have slipped to levels of five months ago. It's a welcome opportunity for refinancers.
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A new report from Citi finds aging workers leaving the American labor force means companies will be forced to find workers to fill this gap—are millennials up to the task?
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Find out how high-tech gadgets help insurers stem losses -- and protect your home.
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If you have shaky credit, getting a new mortgage will be difficult, but not impossible.
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Discount points paid to a lender at closing can lower your mortgage interest rate--but it doesn't always make financial sense.
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A livelier housing market blooms and cash-out refis return. See what else this spring offers.
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When a family outgrows a house but can't afford to sell, the situation isn't hopeless.
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To buy a home after you sold one in a short sale, you need time, good credit and money down.
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Looking to save money on your mortgage? Consider refinancing or making more payments.
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Although mortgage experts don’t feel as if a new bubble forming, there are still concerns that the housing market recovery remains fragile. Here are the factors experts say are contributing...
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You have time to snag a low mortgage rate. But the clock is ticking on home prices.
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While experts say couples living together should have the same discussions about living arrangements as married couples, they advise unmarried individuals co-habiting take extra financial...
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In response to the recent housing crisis that made it tough on home sellers, a crop of websites emerged that let homeowners trade properties.
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If you live in a seller's market, make the most of it. Follow these home-selling guidelines.
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Is your home equity lender making unreasonable demands? It might be time to tip off regulators.
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Here are four options to discuss with a financial advisor about how to handle an aging parent's estate before they pass away.
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If planning to raid retirement funds for a down payment on a house, know the downside.
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When it comes to homes that are more than 50 years old there are some important details buyers need to know before signing on the dotted line.
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As a consumer, you’re used to being the one with the power to judge the products and services you purchase and the companies that offer them. But when it comes to financing your new home or...
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It wasn't by much, but mortgage rates fell again, to their lowest level in three months.
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It used to be first came love, then comes marriage and a mortgage, but millennials are taking everything at their own pace and are crossing the threshold into a new home with their significant...
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A short sale can mean getting a good deal on your dream home, but don't expect the process to be quick and simple.
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Whether you should rent or sell your home addresses the question: how much can you sell your home compared to what you still owe. Regardless of what you decide, experts suggest knowing your...
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Purchasing a house today is challenging for first-time buyers. Follow these 10 tips and you'll have a greater chance of securing the home you want.
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With experts predicting rates starting to tick up throughout the year, should you refinance right now? Here are a few things to consider.
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As you prepare for summer barbeques and pool parties, experts suggest the following tips to protect your home from Mother Nature.
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A jobs report spooked Wall Street. When investors feel anxious, mortgage borrowers get relief.
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Confused about home insurance? An expert explains it, and offers tips for shoppers.
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The home inspection process is a key step to buying a home since often offers are contingent on its findings, so working with the right inspector is important. After all, you don’t want to buy a...
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You know the closet sizes in the house you want to buy, but what's the commute like?
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An expert says housing is on the mend, but full recovery will take time.
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