How Safe is My Home in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
A bankruptcy trustee can't keep a case open indefinitely, waiting for a home's value to go up.
Home Equity vs. Retirement to Pay for College
Searching for a funding source for college tuition? Here are some things to consider.
Should You Stretch Your Budget to Buy a Home?
How can you tell when it's OK to break the bank on a house and when it's folly?
Is it Hard to Get a Mortgage these Days?
It's hard out here for a borrower. It's not the requirements, it's the paperwork.
Boost Your 401(k) or pay Down Mortgage?
Leaving 401(k) money on the table means shortchanging retirement funds. Get your employer match.
Mortgages for All Ages
Here's how homebuyers of different ages can overcome common stumbling blocks specific to their age group.
The Condo Insurance Every Unit Owner Needs
Good condo insurance covers everything inside the unit, beyond the bare walls and floor.
How Much Paperwork to Buy a House?
The amount of paperwork involved in buying a home can be intimidating. Here's what homebuyers should be prepared to deal with.
Q-and-A With a Reformed Mortgage Crook
How do you protect yourself from mortgage scams? By listening to a one-time scammer.
Did You Miss the Best Real Estate Buying Bonanza in Decades?
Home buyers might have missed the market's bottom, but there's still plenty of time to hop in.
Home Buying: There are Apps for That
To gain a competitive, homebuyers are utilizing mobile applications to instantly learn more about the homes and neighborhoods they're interested in.
Use Settlement Money to buy Real Estate?
You've just won a financial settlement. Now you need to make wise decisions on how to invest.
The Return of the 10% Down Payment
After virtually disappearing for years, the 10% down payment is back. But that might not be good news for all home buyers.
Investors Driving up Prices
In some areas of the country, institutional buyers are pricing individuals out of the market.
Make Sure the Bank Takes Your Foreclosed Home
You got a foreclosure notice and moved out. But did the bank stick you with taxes and insurance?
Homeowner Wants to be Mortgage-Free by 52
Don't forget retirement savings while focusing on paying off your mortgage.
What if the Mortgage Deduction is Eliminated?
The mortgage interest rate deduction is on the chopping block on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to reform the tax code and close the budget deficit. But would getting rid of the deduction entirely bring more economic instability?
How Can I Prevent Another Denied Loan?
That HELOC will add to your debt, not take it away. There are other ways to fix your finances.
With Damaged Credit, Can I Get a Mortgage?
If you have shaky credit, getting a new mortgage will be difficult, but not impossible.
Should You Buy Mortgage Points to Lower Your Interest Rate?
Discount points paid to a lender at closing can lower your mortgage interest rate--but it doesn't always make financial sense.



















