OPINION: The Folly of 'Shared Appreciation' Mortgage Modifications
The program presents enormously complicated questions. It is another big government program too costly to implement.
Citigroup Seals $968M Mortgage Pact With Fannie Mae
In an effort to put to rest its legacy mortgage issues, Citi's $968 million settlement covers loans sold to the mortgage giant between 2000 and 2012.
Signed contracts to buy homes up 0.3 percent last month; mortgage financing still an obstacle
The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes ticked up slightly in September, as it remained difficult to qualify for mortgage financing.
Mortgage Applications Skid as Interest Rates Jump
Interest rates on home mortgages rose last week to hit their highest level in over a year, hurting demand from potential homeowners.
850K Underwater Mortgages Finally Gasp for Air in 1Q
The percentage of all residential mortgages that are in negative equity at the end of the first quarter fell to 19.8%.
KeyCorp Raises Dividend 10%, Gets Green Light from Fed on Buyback Plan
KeyCorp lifted its dividend by 10% on Thursday, to 5.5 cents.
Markets Where Buyers, Sellers Have Negotiating Power
Inventory is down across the country, giving sellers an advantage. Here are the markets where buyers have it worst, and where they have the upper hand.
New Study Shows a Million Fewer Underwater Homeowners
According to Zillow, in the third quarter of 2015 the total number of underwater homeowners is a bit over six million, a decrease of one million over the previous quarter. Are homeowners finally recovering from the housing crash?
Insurance 101: Review Your Insurance Policy at Renewal
Don’t just assume your existing policy is adequate. Now’s your chance to consider whether you need to add or drop coverage.
States With Highest Property Taxes - Nine States with the Highest Burdens
Nobody likes paying property taxes, but they are an essential part of housing. Discover which states have the highest property tax burdens.
College Student in Hot Water for Listing Dorm Room on Airbnb
There are a lot of creative ways to make an extra buck. Unfortunately for Emerson College sophomore Jack Worth, his way may have been a little too creative.
Top 5 Mistakes of Mortgage Shoppers
Mortgage shopping can be an overwhelming experience for first-time homebuyers, and is not a walk in the park even for the experienced buyer.
4 Risks of Investing in a Rental Property
Investing in real estate can be risky. If you're thinking about putting money into a rental property, it's a good idea to consider the cost of keeping up...
How to Dump PMI ASAP
Take these measures to get rid of that pesky PMI.
Can the Mortgage Process Really Be 100% Digital?
Tech tools are making getting a home loan more streamlined than ever before, but can they cut out the paper trail entirely?
Hottest Housing Markets for 2016
Get ready for a year of home value growth in these metros.
7 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays
If you need to sell your home around the end of the year, follow these seven tips to help your sale go smoothly.
Which Mortgage is for You? Conventional, FHA, VA
Know these 3 major loan types before you go mortgage shopping.
5 Reasons to Be Thankful for a Great Real Estate Agent
Working with the right agent can deliver big benefits for buyers and sellers alike.
The Down Payment Quandary: Trying to Save 20 Percent
After the down payment hurdle is cleared, mortgage payments tend to be lower than rent.














