Home Mortgage

Zombie foreclosures are "creeping up" throughout the United States. Can anything be done to stem this problem? 

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, retreating from highs for the year and amplifying the incentive for prospective home buyers.

The National Association of Realtors reports on sales of existing homes in November.

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week, with the benchmark 30-year loan rate reaching a new low for the year.

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates arrested their five-week decline this week but the benchmark 30-year loan remained below 4 percent.

The turbulence that's roiling financial markets is punishing stock investors, raising worries for major U.S. companies and will likely produce even punier returns for savers.

Average U.S. mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, making it more affordable to borrow to buy a home.

A key long-term U.S. mortgage rate dipped this week, the second drop after a large increase two weeks ago.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week, approaching their lows for the year.

The U.S. sued a New York mortgage company it said defrauded the federal government into insuring poor quality home loans, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

Spring and summer are popular times to look for a new home, but house hunters willing to brave the cold might be rewarded with a great deal. 

It’s the same every time a big winter storm approaches: the grocery shelves are stripped of food, the liquor store empties out of everything but crème de menthe, and the local hardware store sells out of snow shovels, salt and snow blowers.

Many home buyers focus on what they're monthly mortgage payment will be and overlook other crucial expenses in the process.

If you buy a home with nothing down and no money in the bank, you’re inviting Murphy and his cousins — Broke, Desperate and Stupid — to move in with you.

The good news for savers is that interest rates will probably be moving higher by the end of the year so savers will finally start reaping some rewards for their frugality.

Full disclosure is very important — have an honest conversation with your partner to talk about your credit profile and any issues.

Paying off the mortgage may offer security, but investing offers potential for growth.

Dave Says: Owning raw land is an ok investment, but remember it doesn't normally provide a cash flow. And don't worry you don't inherit your parents' debt--unless you were a co-signer.

Dave Says: In the real estate world, family and business sometimes don't mix. 

Buying on margin is a double-edged sword, with the potential to amplify returns and losses.