Category: Real Estate

How much do home values rise or fall during the life of a 30-year mortgage? History shows that home values typically rise over a 30-year period, but there…

Relaxing and elegant, the new outdoor spaces are features that home buyers love. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Housing Survey, homeowners…

My mother has left me her house in her will. What are the steps in claiming that house? When someone inherits a house with a mortgage, the process of…

The big day is March 20, the first day of spring, and as almost everyone knows, it begins one of the most active seasons for home searches. For good…

Our adjustable rate mortgage will soon be up for renewal. We are wondering if taking a new, 15-year mortgage is a good idea. What do you think? If you…

February is for hearts, and we’ll be seeing a lot of red this month, sparking in us what color science says are emotions like passion, love, excitement –…

We are thinking of buying a condo and wondering if that is the same process as buying a house? The process is very similar, although there are some…

If you are planning to sell — or just enjoy the old homestead for now — here is one project that will launch your home happily into the New Year. Deep…

Ask the Expert What does it mean to buy points? If you are buying a house and plan to stay there for a long time, you might consider buying down the…

Homes with an appealing exterior sell for an average of 7 percent more than comparable homes that look a little shabby, according to real estate agents….