Remember that co-signing a loan for a family member is just like getting a loan for yourself. Continue Reading »

Atlanta police report finding two young children alone in a chilly apartment with no electrical power and only a gas oven on -- with its door perilously open -- to keep them warm. "Apparently, the security guard that works out there was doing his routine patrol. He discovered an open door [to the apartment]," Sgt. ... Continue Reading »

HOAs have the right to tell you to take down that Barack Obama or Mitt Romney sign in your yard. Continue Reading »

Fall is the second-best seasons, besides spring, to sell a home, so follow these tips. Continue Reading »

As Hurricane Sandy showed us this week, the widespread devastation wreaked on cities and communities by natural disasters can be significant, costly and debilitating. Homes often suffer severe structural damage caused by wind and flooding, and a lifetime of personal possessions can go missing forever. Hurricane Sandy ... Continue Reading »

Looking to know more about home insurance in the wake of Hurricane Sandy? Republished here is one of AOL Real Estate's best guides to understanding a homeowners policy. Many homeowners are baffled by trying to figure out the maze that is home insurance. Take Stephanie and Eric Jones, who for 15 years paid too much ... Continue Reading »

You may have heard of reverse mortgages as a way for seniors to tap the equity in their homes to pay for living expenses, but there are other ways that homeowners are using their homes to get by. Continue Reading »

If you live in a storm-prone area where hurricanes and other disasters are common, you might want a backup source of power. Continue Reading »

As Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the East Coast with the potential to morph into a "perfect storm," here's how to prepare for severe weather. Continue Reading »

Going through a renovation? While you're at it, try these inexpensive ways you can make your project more green in the process. Continue Reading »

You don't have to install a pricey or crazy security system to feel safer in your home. Here are some low- and no-cost ways to keep burglars at bay. Continue Reading »

It hardly seems possible that mortgage rates can get much lower, but they have. Homeowners are taking notice and refinancing their mortgages. But if you're afraid that refinancing (again) will hurt your credit score, relax. Continue Reading »

Sure it's best to let a professional photographer help sell your home with photos online, but do they give a true picture of the property? Continue Reading »

In the event that a hurricane or other severe weather does hit, make sure that your property is ready to ride out the storm by following these tips. Continue Reading »

Sharing living space with another person can be very rewarding, but there are pitfalls that you have to watch out for. Continue Reading »