Real Estate
Buying or selling a home is a big move and can be stressful. We have tips and in-depth articles on everything from mortgages to home equity loans.
6 of the Biggest Houses in the World
House Hunting? Be Prepared to Win a Bidding War
What Is an APR (Annual Percentage Rate)?
10 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Home
How the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit Worked
Are you ever too old to buy your first home?
5 Things You Should Do Before You Move Abroad
5 Tips for Preparing for Professional Movers
Do You Have to Tell Buyers Your House Is Haunted?
10 Things to Know About a Home Appraisal
How Do You Evict Your Freeloading Friend?
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Real estate agents tend to promote and encourage homes with southern exposure to the sun's rays. Why is this so important for a home?
Do you want to buy a house for $1? You can, if you're willing to pick it up, haul it somewhere else and finance the whole move. But is house moving more of a headache than a bargain?
Home staging isn't decorating -- it's more like depersonalizing your home to make it more attractive to potential buyers.
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House flipping is buying a house or property and selling it for a profit. If everything works, you could make out well. But if something goes wrong, you could be stuck with an extra mortgage payment.
Subprime mortgages allow people with a weak or limited credit history to purchase a house. Some people say that subprime lenders prey on minorities, while others claim that subprime lending is why the housing bubble has burst.
Selling a house is a complicated process, no matter how good the real estate market is. Whether you're a first-time home seller or not, you probably have a bunch of questions.
Investing in income-generating real estate can be a great way to increase your net worth. But for many people, investing in real estate, particularly commercial real estate, is simply out of reach financially. Enter real estate investment trusts, or REITs
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Homeowners insurance can help if your home suffers any sort of damage. Find out how homeowners insurance works and how to save money on premiums.
You know that you've stepped up and claimed your piece of the American dream when you finally get the keys to your first home. But how do you get there?
The purchase of a home is the embodiment of the American dream, but the road to home ownership has evolved over the years. Did you know that mortgages didn't even exist until the 1930s? Here, we'll explore what finances the biggest purchase most people will ever make.
Home equity loans can provide you with valuable financial flexibility, so long as the market is stable. Learn about the types of home equity loans and how to get the best rates.
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When I look at the real estate section of a newspaper, I see houses, mobile homes, condominiums, co-ops and townhouses. Why do people use all these different words, and is there really a difference in these types of housing?