The way real estate investors are snapping up cheap properties has left average homebuyers in many markets out in the cold. Here's why. Continue Reading »

APR is touted as the most accurate barometer to compare mortgage one mortgage offer to another, but it's often confused with interest rate. Continue Reading »

China measures GDP by what is built, unlike the U.S., which measures growth by what's bought and sold. That could lead to economic disaster. Continue Reading »

The continued improvement in the real estate market is showing in the vacation home market, where sales are heating up in sought-after locales. Continue Reading »

A program made popular in the height of the subprime lending environment was the no-cost mortgage. But is that still the best deal? Continue Reading »

Featuring pets in listing photos might seem cute, but many house hunters end up focusing on your furry friend and not the home you're selling. Continue Reading »

Mortgages are tricky and often hard to understand, and prospective home buyers don’t spend a lot of time educating themselves about mortgages and the mortgage process. Here are a list of common mortgage misconceptions. Continue Reading »

The housing market is heating up, yet many house hunters are not prepared to take on the biggest purchases of their lives. When it comes to mortgages, homebuyers are clueless, surveys reveal. Continue Reading »

A newly listed home in Loudon, Tenn., seems like a steal at only $8,500. But like many others across the country, it could be too toxic to ever live in. Continue Reading »

Now that the real estate market is picking up again, many people are looking to sell their homes at last. But when you sell, you have to move somewhere -- which usually means buying another home. Buying and selling at the same time brings up a whole new set of challenges. Continue Reading »

According to Chinese law, married homeowners pay a heft tax on the sale of second homes. So, to avoid it, couples are getting divorced first. Continue Reading »

Realtor.com and Zillow's TV commercials are cute, even moving at times, but do they ignore a responsibility to inform homebuyers about the market? Continue Reading »

Demand among homebuyers is so high in some areas that builders are holding lotteries to decide who gets to purchase homes in their developments. Continue Reading »

If you've tried to sell a home in the last few years, you know it can be hard to get the price you want out of a buyer. These home improvements will help. Continue Reading »

Buying high-end homes comes with its own set of challenges. So if you want to buy a million-dollar home, here's how to navigate the deal. Continue Reading »