Rebuilding Credit and Getting a Mortgage Solo After Divorce
Both names still on the mortgage after divorce? A CFPB study found 1,515 complaints in one month. Here's how one borrower refinanced solo and rebuilt credit to qualify...
Women & Finance: Buying a House as a Single Woman
Buying a house as a single woman can be a smart move when your money situation is right.
Renting Your House Short-Term to Avoid Foreclosure
In a tough real estate market, one option that has taken off is renting your house short-term as a vacation destination.
Understanding Principal Reduction for an Underwater Mortgage
Many new homeowners owed more on their homes than the house was actually worth, in other words, they were in an underwater mortgage.
What to Expect on Closing Day
The final day when the real estate is formally transferred to you from the previous owner is called closing day.
Should You Prepay Your Mortgage?
What are some of the factors that can influence whether or not you should prepay your mortgage?
Avoiding Mortgage Modification Scams
To help the consumer fight against mortgage modification scams, SIGTARP, CFPB, and the Treasury have formed a joint task force.
Have You Reviewed Your Credit Report in 2012?
Every individual is entitled to receive a free copy of his credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus each year.
Are You Covered Under the Mortgage Settlement?
The mortgage settlement seeks to help those affected by the mortgage and foreclosure crisis.
Are You In Danger of Overspending On Your Next House?
To avoid overspending on your next house, consider your budget and goals and then work backwards to determine how much house you can buy.
Lend Me the Money, Please – Today’s Mortgage Loan Approval Process
After you have made an offer on a home, the next is to go through the mortgage loan approval process.
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Investors Need to Pay Attention to Shifting Home Market
Phoenix investment homes, a no-no. Go south to Tampa and Atlanta if you’re looking to buy an investment home.
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Real Estate Taxes Too High? Do You Know You Can File an Appeal?
Many people are realizing that their homes may currently be over-valued and, as a result, their real estate taxes are too high.
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When Flipping Houses Opens Can of Worms
Buy a house cheaply, spend a relatively few dollars on cosmetics and gleefully sell at a profit
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15-year Mortgage Rates Reach All Time Lows
How can the rates continually be at an all-time low? Rates continue to drop, and getting a home mortgage now is cheaper than it has ever been.
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Renting Your Vacation Home Via a News Release
The inventory of area vacation homes here is better than ever, according to a A+ Vacation Homes.
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Why Not Buy Your Investment Home From a “Best Friend’” Investor?
Some people I know in real estate claim a motivated seller is an investors “best friend.” Why? Because they want to sell as quickly as possible.
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