Published November 19, 2008
Get the 3rd quarter results from National Association of Realtors national survey of existing home sales.
Published November 16, 2008
A homeowner with an upside-down mortgage wonders if he can walk away and start over with a new home, says the Real Estate Adviser.
Published November 14, 2008
With identity theft on the rise, scammers are targeting homeowners with substantial equity in their homes.
Published November 14, 2008
Don't forget to check the terms of your mortgage before refinancing to a new loan.
Published November 13, 2008
In an effort to make it easier to understand the good-faith estimate, HUD has revised the form.
Published November 13, 2008
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 5 basis points, to 6.39 percent, according to the Bankrate.com national survey of large lenders.
Published November 13, 2008
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home.
Published November 13, 2008
It's important to study all options before the terms change on your interest-only mortgage.
Published November 12, 2008
For one couple, prepaying the mortgage may make better sense than saving extra cash.
Published November 11, 2008
A government plan to help homeowners keep their homes is explained. Who will benefit and who won't?
Published November 9, 2008
When sellers allow buyers to move in before closing, they're leaving themselves open to fraud, says the Real Estate Adviser.
Published November 8, 2008
A look at national home price/rent ratios over the past few years can tell you if a house is a good buy.
Published November 6, 2008
Some people blame a fair-lending law for the mortgage and global financial crisis. Evidence shows otherwise.
Published November 6, 2008
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 33 basis points, to 6.44 percent, according to the Bankrate.com weekly survey.
Published November 4, 2008
A homeowner worried about a mortgage rate reset can thank the Fed for keeping costs low, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Published November 2, 2008
Agencies that promise to sell your time share for a high price are likely scams, says the Real Estate Adviser.
Published October 30, 2008
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Published October 30, 2008
The roller coaster ride continues with mortgage rates. This week, they climbed to the highest level in three months.
Published October 30, 2008
Proposed new rules may not solve the problem of appraisers being influenced by lenders.
Published October 26, 2008
There are pros and cons to buying a model home, says the Real Estate Adviser, so reflect on them before signing.
Published October 24, 2008
There are many ways to gain interest while saving for a down payment, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Published October 23, 2008
The Hope for Homeowners plan will entice hundreds of thousands of homeowners. But who will really be helped?
Published October 23, 2008
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped 42 basis points to an average 6.32 percent.
Published October 23, 2008
Proposed rules by the Fed would require mortgage brokers to be licensed.
Published October 20, 2008
A look at how McCain and Obama agree and disagree on helping distressed homeowners.
Published October 20, 2008
Sometimes, damaging your credit is the lesser of two evils and necessary so you can move on, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Published October 19, 2008
Bait-and-switch deals on new houses reflect desperate times for builders, says the Real Estate Adviser.
Published October 17, 2008
Maxing out a home equity line of credit may impact your FICO score, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Published October 16, 2008
Mortgage rates skyrocketed this week as Wall Street tried to discern the ever-shifting contours of the bailout.
Published October 16, 2008
You can tap your home equity without having to repay it as long as you live in the house. But it's an expensive loan.
Published October 16, 2008
Whether you're talking first mortgage or last, it really pays to understand loan shopping.
Published October 15, 2008
Restrictions and expenses often apply for buyers who purchase a home in a historic district.
Published October 12, 2008
When it comes to incentives for buyers, get cold, hard cash, says the Real Estate Adviser.
Published October 10, 2008
Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain proposed spending $300 billion to buy bad mortgages. What impact will it have?
Published October 9, 2008
Mortgage rates fell across the board, as people shopping for a new home loan took notice.
Published October 7, 2008
Borrowing money from people you know or complete strangers can be better, or worse, than dealing with institutions.
Published October 7, 2008
If a mortgage wasn't reaffirmed, the homeowner can walk away from payments, says the Bankruptcy Adviser.
