Home Mortgage

A New York regulator has indefinitely postponed Ocwen Financial's $2.7 billion acquisition of mortgage-servicing rights from Wells Fargo.

National City Bank, which is owned by PNC, agreed to pay $35 million to settle charges of discriminatory lending practices against minorities.

As the housing market continues to improve, struggling homeowners will get more time to take advantage of a federal consumer-mortgage initiative.

Homeowners, victim to Sandy, are feeling dramatic flood insurance increases that could create ghost towns nationwide.

Thanks to Apartment List, renters now have the ability to take a three-dimensional “look” into listed apartments that functions similar to Google’s Street View.

The home information provider agreed to purchase New York City real estate website StreetEasy for $50 million. 

Worried you might be missing out on tax breaks by renting? The truth may surprise you.

If you own a home, or sold one in the previous year, you may be entitled to tax breaks.

To benefit from the tax-free gain, you must live in your home for at least two of the five years leading up to the sale.

Paying your January mortgage and yearly property taxes in December pays off at tax time.

You must take into consideration several factors when calculating capital gains tax.

Property taxes are part of being a homeowner--but there are ways to reduce them.

As homeowners begin receiving their local property tax bills, many are not sure how to go about the appeals process if they feel they’ve been over-assessed.Here's what they need to  know.

Your home is your castle, and it is also a potential source of tax savings. Learn what deductions are available to you for the 2015 tax year.

Are your property taxes eating up a considerable part of your budget? Is your bill high even as your home value has dropped? Do you dread the time of year when your property tax bill arrives?

Did you miss the chance to maximize your deductions this year? Find out what you need to know to save money next time.

The median property tax bill in 2013 was $2,132, but some U.S. counties were a lot higher or lower.

Errors in your home's assessment could cost you big time. Here's how to make sure all the facts line up.

Walking away from a home can be a financial relief, as long as you keep paying these bills.

You may not have to pay tax on the capital gain of a second home if you pass certain tests.