latestMay 20, 2022

As Rates Rise, Consider Alternatives

Rising mortgage rates are sidelining many would-be homebuyers. But there are two ways to meet the challenge.... more

May 13, 2022

Mortgage Market Opens for Gig Workers

The pandemic inspired millions of workers to make a break for it and leave their offices and jobs behind -- many to start their own businesses or try part-time work.... more

May 06, 2022

Negotiable? Yeah, Right

Ask most agents what they charge to sell a house, and you'll get the standard response: that their fees are negotiable. Ask any agent what they charge to help you find and buy a house, and they'll say... more

April 29, 2022

Stopping 'Legal' Tax Lien Thievery

Deborah Foss is a 67-year-old grandmother in New Bedford, Massachusetts, who survives on a small fixed income from Social Security. She has several medical conditions, including chronic lymphocytic le... more

April 22, 2022

Homebuilder Incentives on the Horizon

Short-term interest rate buy-downs and free or discounted upgrades may soon be coming to a housing market near you.... more

April 15, 2022

Odd Lots: Inflation Frustration, On Time, Ukraine, Millions

Wits' End would make an appropriate name for a new subdivision in today's wild housing market. But even though there's no such place on the map, at least not yet, many would-be buyers are quickly runn... more

April 08, 2022

How To Trim Your Closing Costs

You've scrimped and saved, and you finally have enough money for a decent down payment. But do you have enough to cover your closing costs, too?... more

April 01, 2022

Help With Down Payments Available

Lawmakers in Washington have earmarked billions of dollars for down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers as part of the Build Back Better legislative package championed by President Biden. But... more

March 25, 2022

The Quest for More Square Footage

A recent survey of 1,250 American adults found that 43% plan to start their own business this year. The poll by Digital.com, which reviews the websites of small businesses, didn't ask whether these en... more

March 18, 2022

Condo Financing Getting Tough

In most places, condominium and cooperative apartments are considered among the most affordable ownership options. But if they haven't already, buyers in some buildings may soon be finding it difficul... more

March 11, 2022

New Ways To Build Take Center Stage

Houses made out of Lego blocks? How about affordable homes built from 3D printers? Or temporary living spaces for the homeless made from plastic-like panels?... more

March 04, 2022

Why Some Owners Are Staying Put

New affordability estimates show why so few houses are on the market: Owners who might want to sell may not be able to afford to buy another house. Even if they could find one.... more

February 25, 2022

Be Careful Out There

Amid a white-hot housing market, the National Association of Realtors hit its highest membership count ever last year at nearly 1.6 million.... more

February 18, 2022

Odd Lots: Crypto, Pay, Bias, Mobile

Homebuyers who have dabbled in cryptocurrency should know that some lenders will allow you to use those assets -- with a proviso -- as part of your down payment when applying for financing.... more

February 11, 2022

Taking Equity Without Refinancing

With loan costs rising to their highest levels in more than two years, time may have run out on many homeowners thinking about refinancing. But some may still be able to find some money in the equity ... more

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