Home Mortgage

Tenants can do much to reduce the chance that they'll have problems with a landlord. Here's what renters should do to protect themselves.

Home sellers are expected to remain in the driver’s seat in 2014, but they’ll lose some of their power as inventory levels improve and rising mortgage rates shift some of the control to buyers .

An energy bill that stays stubbornly high is cause for investigation -- starting with the big utilities that consume the most power.

Some crazy people choose to do remodeling projects in the middle of the coldest part of winter. Don't be one of them.

As harsh winter weather continues to wallop the Midwest and Northeast, many consumers will be facing higher heating costs.

Not all home repairs are worth doing, but some winter money-saving tips do exist--and most are easy to implement. Just remember that the sooner you take action, the more you'll save.

Whether you own a single-family home, condo, co-op apartment or mobile home, you may qualify — just be aware that, in most cases, you’ll need to itemize your taxes in order to take advantage of these deductions and credits. Here are a few of the tax breaks you’ll want to check out.

It’s tempting to skip the annual furnace or boiler tune-up. But it might not be budget friendly.

But buying a new home is never the only solution. In fact, in some cases it may be better to remodel or renovate the home you have.

If you bought a rental property during the pre-crash era, you may be feeling the lingering pain of the investment. Here's what to do.

It’s still crucial  that you protect yourself by reviewing all the documents that you receive during escrow to avoid any problems in the home-buying process. 

Are you looking to buy real estate investment property? New mortgage lending rules could have a direct impact on you. Here's what you need to know. 

If you're selling a home, you may want some professional help. Here's how to choose a real estate agent who's right for you.

Planning on buying or refinancing a home this year? If you’re trying to save a few bucks on your taxes, you might be hurting your ability to get a mortgage.

Mortgage pre-approval can give you a leg up in buying a home. It's not the same as pre-qualification, however. Here's how a pre-approval can help you.

You’ll have to dig even deeper into your pocket to pay for everything from food to stamps to college education, travel, healthcare and more. In fact, even your biggest expense — housing — is getting pricier in 2014.

The housing market has been on a steady recovery, but there is one major obstacle that could potentially slow down its momentum: tight inventory. And that's bad news for potential buyers.