Published February 9, 2010
Regional home auctions are different from auctions at the courthouse. Here are tips for each.
Published February 9, 2010
Regional home auctions are different from auctions at the courthouse. Here are tips for each.
Published February 8, 2010
Researching the neighborhood can prevent your dream house from becoming a house of horror.
Published February 7, 2010
In a buyers' market, dicker with the seller to help finance a roof repair and ask for a cash credit.
Published February 6, 2010
Make a splash without spending much cash with these 10 quick and easy home projects.
Published February 5, 2010
Mixed jobs report yields higher rates, at least initially; first-person account of household survey.
Published February 4, 2010
Greg McBride explains why mortgage rates inched higher this week.
Published February 4, 2010
Here are the average home equity rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
Published February 3, 2010
Take a look at the different types of mortgages on the market to decide which would be best for you.
Published February 2, 2010
Existing homeowners now have a shot at the new home tax credit. Is it the right move for you?
Published February 1, 2010
What documents you'll need to get a mortgage mod; watchdog warns of another housing bubble.
Published January 31, 2010
Having trouble getting your home off the market? Try some of these offbeat methods.
Published January 31, 2010
A listing of all the home equity stories in Bankrate Basics.
Published January 29, 2010
Fannie Mae's "First Look" program helps owner-occupants looking for a deal on a foreclosure.
Published January 28, 2010
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
Published January 27, 2010
Tips for spotting the hidden debt that sinks home values: Is it lurking in your neighborhood?
Published January 26, 2010
Low rates, low prices make this a great time to invest in rental property.
Published January 25, 2010
Inflated prices, toxic mortgages and unemployment combined to cause a foreclosure tsunami.
Published January 24, 2010
Staging gives your home more appeal to buyers who are viewing home interiors on the Internet.
Published January 24, 2010
Understand risky loans before you agree to one. And watch out for these common loan scams.
Published January 22, 2010
A mortgage servicer doesn't report a homeowner's spotless credit record; landlord considers walking away.
Published January 21, 2010
Five types of consumers can benefit from using a mortgage calculator to chart their next loan move.
Published January 19, 2010
The FHA is expected to make it more expensive or more difficult to get mortgage insurance.
Published January 18, 2010
In the new lending environment, a good credit score is not good enough for today's homebuyers.
Published January 18, 2010
Credit card debt may trump a home equity loan for a couple planning a home improvement project.
Published January 17, 2010
If you're a foreign homebuyer, you'll jump through more hoops to close a deal in the U.S.
Published January 15, 2010
The homebuyer tax credit has little-known rules that can help or hurt your chances for a refund.
Published January 14, 2010
Greg McBride explains why mortgage rates drop again this week.
Published January 13, 2010
If the dreaded "f-word" -- foreclosure -- has disrupted your life, here are four choices you should explore.
Published January 12, 2010
Having trouble getting your home off the market? Try some of these offbeat methods.
Published January 11, 2010
The new good faith estimate forces lenders to provide an accurate estimate of closing costs.
Published January 10, 2010
There are a few options to foreclosure. While none are good, some may be better than others for you.
Published January 7, 2010
Rates finally fall; Chicago School economists ignore the reality of the credit and housing bubbles.
Published January 6, 2010
Get out your calculators. Homebuying will require more research to find the best deals this year.
Published January 5, 2010
COFI, an index used in some option adjustable-rate mortgages, has its biggest one-month jump, for complex reasons.
Published January 4, 2010
Revised "good faith estimate" should be more accurate and make it easier to compare loan offers.
Published January 3, 2010
Can you take advantage of continuing low mortgage rates? Here's how to tell.
Published January 3, 2010
Can you take advantage of continuing low mortgage rates? Here's how to tell.
Published January 1, 2010
Here's a guide to help you decide if you should remodel or buy a new home.
Published January 1, 2010
If you're trying to move in or out of a house in the coming year, these real estate tips will help.
Published December 31, 2009
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages.
Published December 30, 2009
A homeowner's strategy of prepaying a home mortgage will not accomplish her goals.
Published December 29, 2009
An FHA mortgage can help homebuyers frustrated by the difficulty of financing renovations.
Published December 28, 2009
A low home appraisal can kill the sale of a home. Here are tips to help you fight back.