Real Estate Tips

Rising Home Prices Create Affordability Issues for Homebuyers

February 12, 2014

Tight inventory pushed home prices up in most U.S. metro areas. That’s good news for homesellers, but bad news for buyers struggling to afford a home.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips

8 Places to Go When Your Mortgage Lender Says No

February 5, 2014

New mortgage rules draw some pretty clear lines about who should — and shouldn’t — get a mortgage. If you fall outside the lines and your lender says no, you have eight other options.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips

Weather Slows Home Sales in December 2013

January 31, 2014

Cold and snow kept home shoppers out of the market in December.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips

Why I Love My Bathroom-in-A-Box

January 30, 2014

If you love good design but can’t get there yourself, Lowes’ ready-to-go bathrooms could be for you. They were for me, and this is why.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips

Home Sales Hit 7-Year High

January 24, 2014

Home sales surged in 2013 even as prices continued to rise in all regions of the country.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips

Want to Complain About Your Lousy Mortgage Closing?

January 16, 2014

A consumer watchdog wants homeowner feedback — by Feb. 7 — on hellish settlements to make the process better for all.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips

How Will New LEED Standards Protect Homeowners?

January 15, 2014

Most homes are filled with toxic vapors thanks to chemical-based building materials. Now a green building leader wants to clear the air.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips

How Much Tougher is It to Get Approved for a Mortgage?

January 14, 2014

The rules for getting and repaying mortgages have changed dramatically. Will you benefit from new protections or have a tough time getting a mortgage?

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips