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The Most Expensive Houses in the World: 5 Lists That Will Make You Jealous

Does the plunging real estate market have you down in the dumps? A continuation of our Fun series takes a gander at the world’s most ridiculously pri[...] read more »
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Foreclosures Up 32% Even With Government Programs in Place

April marked the second month in a row that more than 300,000 troubled homeowners received foreclosure notices, a jump of 32 percent over the same ti[...] read more »
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Is Your Home Really Going To Be A Retirement Asset?

It is true that your home is likely to be your biggest purchase, but it may not do to rely too heavily on your home's equity for retirement. read more »
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Mortgage Applications Rise Even As Rates Inch Up. Is It Time To Buy Or Refinance?

The real estate market was hit hard in the recent downturn. But not all is lost. Rates are low, and home prices are down. Buying a house? You may be [...] read more »
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Holland Construction Announces “Mini-Stimulus” Equity-Financing Program

There is great news in Sarasota, Florida on this March 2, 2010 – In order to jumpstart contracting projects the Holland Construction, a full-service [...] read more »
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10 Simple Tips for Saving Up a House Deposit

There is no question that there are property deals to be had right now with homes more affordable than in a long time, especially for the first time [...] read more »
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57 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home In A Tough Market

Here are 57 tips and ideas we have compiled to help you maximize the sale of your home in this extremely difficult housing market. read more »
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What is a Mortgage Broker

A look at what a Mortgage Broker is, what they do for you, and how they get paid. read more »
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Should You Rent Or Buy A House?

Should you rent, or buy a home? Here are some questions you should ask yourself. read more »
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If You Can't Sell Your Home, Here Are Some Options - The Consumerist

If you put your house on the market, there's a great chance it will stay there for months, leaving you twisting in the wind as you decide what your [...] read more »
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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer Upper

Pessimists look at the whole experience as a large hole in the ground that you throw money into while you live years in a house full of drywall dust.[...] read more »
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10 Things To Consider When Buying Or Building A New Home

There are a lot of things you need to consider before you buy or build a home. Here are some things we're considering carefully before we make our n[...] read more »
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The Path to Home Ownership

Looking at the various components of what you typically need to buy a home. Includes some case study material and commentary on how things have chang[...] read more »
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Reverse Mortgage Statistics Show Widening Appeal

House prices have declined steeply over the past couple years, no doubt, leaving 21 percent of homeowners with no or negative equity, according to Zi[...] read more »
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Celebrities take big losses on home sales

If you've watched your home equity evaporate over the last couple years, take some comfort: Celebrities are losing their shirts, too. Relatively spe[...] read more »
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