Buying vs. Renting a House Each option has its benefits, so consider what matters to you. Benefits of Buying *No landlord means you can make your house a home you...

Mortgage loan fees: How do they affect your rate? Mortgage loan fees are one of the great mysteries of real estate lending. What are these costs – and are they...

Many homes and homeowners have been foreclosed on in recent years, offering those looking to buy the opportunity to buy home at below market values. Is that cheaper price a...

It’s not just about lowering your monthly utility bill – there are many reasons, and many ways, to make your home more energy efficient. Sure, a lowered utility bill every...

Now that you've decided to take the plunge, let's explore what you can expect from the home buying process itself. Here is the basic progression you can expect: Find a...

As the sluggish economy drags on, county boards everywhere are looking for ways to replace lost income, and re-assessments of residential real estate taxes is just one of those ways....

Effective immediately, policy changes in the way of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) views certain derogatory credit to qualify for purchasing a home. Allowances will be made for certain “economic...

What makes a good credit score? What factors do credit reporting bureaus consider when generating scores? Unless recent bankruptcies, collection accounts for outstanding tax payments are involved, the following criteria...