Home Mortgage

Follow these tips to select a mover who won't steer you (or your goods) wrong.

You didn't reaffirm your mortgage in bankruptcy, so what should you be paying, if anything?

Even if you don’t have or never plan to have school-age children, the quality of nearby schools can have an impact on how much you pay — and how much you sell a home for later.

Homeowners association dues are money out of your pocket and can have a huge impact on your decision to buy, or not buy, a particular condo. But there are ways to reduce the expenses.

Closing a high-fee card can be a smart thing to do, but not when lenders are considering you for a home loan. Any credit score hit may cost you

Whether you’re looking for your dream home or an investment property to help build your retirement nest egg, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Before you rule out a refinance over the expense, consider the monthly and long-term savings.

The cost of insuring a home has been on the rise, but there are steps home owners can take to reduce their coverage costs.  

Residents can screen you out of buying in some types of communities. Here's how to get in.

Residents can screen you out of buying in some types of communities. Here's how to get in.

Your insurer may want to look inside your home, even if you've had your policy a long time.

If your credit may disqualify you for a mortgage, your pension might help you buy a home.

Lying about where you live in order to lower your auto insurance premiums could have expensive consequences.

Home insurers are testing a new demographic-based formula for more accurate contents coverage.

Experienced real estate investors only buy properties that are cash-flow positive — based on conservative estimates — and skip those pesky negative cash flow deals.

HOAs are complicated business entities, and all types of issues come along with owning property in one. If you don’t read the documents ahead of time, you don’t have any ability to analyze what you are buying.

Location, at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms, newer construction, a nice property, and a adaptable layout are all features that help homes hold their value.

Taking your name off a loan with your ex involves more than an agreement or bankruptcy.

To buy a home after you sold one in a short sale, you need time, good credit and money down.

A short sale can mean getting a good deal on your dream home, but don't expect the process to be quick and simple.