Home Mortgage

"Rebound" buyers lost homes to foreclosure and now want to buy again. Here's how.

While the fall real estate market sees less activity than the summer and spring selling seasons, there are still great deals available for motivated buyers.

Filing bankruptcy once you're in foreclosure could slow the process. Is it worth it?

If your former spouse failed to pay your mortgage, it may have hurt your credit rating.

Approaching retirement? Consult a financial planner before refinancing your mortgage.

If you're contemplating a remodeling project but don't know how to fund it, consider the benefits of refinancing with a renovation loan.

With interest rates still low, some are tempted to consider taking on another mortgage.

Before you try to get a mortgage, you might want to consider paying off debts. Just make sure you do it the right way.

The tight inventory for existing homes in sought-after neighborhoods is driving many would-be home buyers to build a brand new one to fit their needs. But conjuring up a dream home and making it become a reality is easier said than done.

Now this isn’t to say that you can just blindly buy any old property in the state and build wealth. But if you do your homework you can find properties that make smart sense.

Concerns about the economy and Syria halted the upward trajectory of rates this week.

For many homebuyers currently shopping around, the biggest question affecting their decision on when to buy is where mortgage rates are headed.

What does it take for a 20-something to become a homeowner? Wait to become a 30-something.

When it comes to protecting your home, it’s not just about safeguarding against structural damage or theft—it’s just as much about feeling secure in where you live.

The connection between underwater mortgages, mobility and stubbornly high unemployment doesn’t exist. Here's what has to happen to spur job creation to getting a faster recovery in the labor market.

If you change home insurers before your policy is up, the old company may not be too giving.

Home prices may be the same as in 2004, but other conditions have changed since then. Is history ready to repeat itself?

In this environment, getting a “deal” on a home may seem an impossible dream. But in some cases, savvy buyers can still make a low offer on a home — and win. Here’s how.

Fannie and Freddie still exist, and mortgage documents still confuse. What will change?

Homeowners often view their house as a giant ATM, but borrowing against your home isn’t as simple as it seems.