Category: Real Estate

For most of the past decade, the story about new houses was that they kept getting smaller. That story is over, and not because anyone started building…

We filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How long do we have to wait before we can get a mortgage? Probably a good deal less time than you think. The number most…

We just got a large bonus at work and want to put $40,000 toward our mortgage. A friend told us to ask about recasting instead…

The busiest stretch of the home-buying year is winding down — and for anyone still looking, that is good news. Once the back-to-school rush passes,…

The busiest stretch of the home-buying year is winding down — and for anyone still looking, that is good news. Once the back-to-school rush passes, much…

Q: My husband and I own our home together and still owe on the mortgage. If one of us dies, will the other be forced to pay off the loan or refinance? I…

A little courtesy makes a neighborhood feel like home, but few holidays test neighborhood goodwill quite like Independence Day. Here is how to celebrate…

A builder is offering us a “2-1 buydown” on the new house we’re considering. The first year’s interest rate sounds great, but I’m not sure I understand…

Programmable thermostats, video doorbells, keyless locks, automated lighting, smart home technology has moved from novelty to neighborhood norm. But does…