Real Estate
Recent articles
Update: Can You Build Wealth Investing in Real Estate Now?
Feb 27, 2012
Has the recent financial and housing crises led to opportunities for prospective home buyers and investors?
Get Rich in Real Estate: So Say Their Infomercials and Websites
Jan 5, 2011
This promoter has moved on but his story and lessons are noteworthy
"Housing Prices Have Plummeted (and Are Likely to Drop Further)"
Dec 10, 2010
A look at what has really happened with home prices and what may be ahead...
Accumulating Your Home Down-Payment
Jun 25, 2010
Q: While housing prices have come down, coming up with the down payment still seems daunting. How much of a down payment do you recommend and how can we come up with that before we are old and gray?
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Renting
Jun 25, 2010
Q: My spouse and I don't agree about renting or buying a home. Renting seems like a good deal to me but my newlywed feels that we are throwing away money renting. What is your take on this?
Starting Out: Getting the Most for Your Housing Expenditures
Jun 4, 2010
Whether as a renter or homeowner, you've got plenty of ways to restrain these big costs
Should You Count Your Home's Equity Toward Retirement?
May 30, 2010
Living on the house: reverse mortgages
Pathway to Real Estate Riches or Ruin?
Mar 9, 2010
The truth about buying real estate with No Money Down
Valuing Residential Real Estate
Dec 16, 2009
What current price to rent ratios and replacement costs say about current home values
New Law Extends and Expands Homebuyer Tax Credit
Nov 10, 2009
Time is limited and restrictions apply so get educated now
Getting Started with Real Estate Investing
Aug 4, 2009
The naysayers are wrong: real estate is still an excellent long-term investment...those who lose over the long haul fail to do their homework and follow these basic rules...
How to Handle the Two Trickiest Assets
Jun 30, 2009
Family homes and personal property can bring out the worst in behavior after the death of a loved one. Here's how to avoid problems...
Don't Put These Off: Five Home Repairs Not to Postpone
May 5, 2009
Spend a little now to avoid major bills down the road
Deciding on a Move in a Soft Real Estate Market
Apr 9, 2009
Q: Our house is currently on the market. We are trying to sell so we can move to a better neighborhood...In the current real estate market, we might not be able to sell our house for enough...
How Large a Downpayment When Buying a Home?
Mar 24, 2009
Weighing minimal or larger down payments
Buy a Home or Refinance Your Mortgage...Now (or Soon)!
Mar 19, 2009
Fixed-rate mortages are the lowest they've been in many decades...take advantage of these low rates
Reuters: One if 8 U.S. Homeowners Late Paying or In Foreclosure
Mar 18, 2009
What's really causing foreclosures and what implications does this have for the economy's future?
Home Affordability Hits New Record
Mar 2, 2009
Home affordability is the best it's been since data collection began in 1970.
New Home Building Plunges
Feb 27, 2009
Headlines are screaming more big negative numbers from the housing sector. Just how bad is new home building compared with prior recessions?
Balancing Your Financial Goals to Buy a Home
Feb 26, 2009
Q: We are attracted to buy a home because as you have recently pointed out, prices are down and interest rates are low. However, I worry about accomplishing our overall financial goals...
A Scary Looking Housing Graph
Feb 24, 2009
And what it means for future housing prices
LandAmerica Bankruptcy Wake Up Call for Real Estate Investors
Jan 23, 2009
Real estate investors doing tax-free exchanges between properties should know about hidden dangers with having their money at a real estate exchange company.
Take Friends Advice Not to Invest in Real Estate?
Jan 7, 2009
Q: A friend of mine advised me not to invest in real estate. He thinks real estate prices will be depressed for many, many years...
Beware Websites Promoting Foreclosures
Jan 3, 2009
RealtyTrac is the source the media use for foreclosure statistics. A review of RealtyTrac's foreclosure numbers, their primary business and agenda.
