Jun 28th 2011 6:06PM
In 2004, Scott was living in Charleston, S.C., and getting tired of the renter's grind. So after looking into his homebuying options, he decided to apply for a mortgage through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For a roving Coast Guardsman like Scott Dow, renting was a way of life. But after 21 years of service,... Continue Reading »
Jun 20th 2011 3:17PM
Every year, the post-college exodus sends young revelers in search of the hippest cities in America but perhaps none more coveted than New York. So when Georgia native Meredith Garcia landed an apartment in the Big Apple, she thought she'd found a peach of a deal. "Back then, I was just looking to have fun with my... Continue Reading »
Jun 14th 2011 2:41PM
"Recession" was a seldom-heard word when Jonathan Orpin began his home search three years ago. Home prices seemed to be on a never-ending climb and sellers had all the leverage in the world. But rather than moving lockstep with the rest of the market, Jonathan blazed a different trail. He decided to build his own... Continue Reading »
Jun 7th 2011 3:55AM
With retirement around the corner, homeowners Marilou Cook and her husband Al knew they needed to consider downsizing. What they didn't know, however, was just how drastically their next move would change their lives for the better. Marilou and her husband were living on a sprawling 23-acre property in Colchester, Conn.,... Continue Reading »
May 31st 2011 5:00PM
In today's housing market, buying a foreclosure can mean big savings at closing -- or a massive headache waiting to happen. But for avid DIYers Valerie Stow and her husband, Jason, meeting the challenge was half the fun. They proved that, with a little elbow grease and creativity, even the tightest housing jams can be... Continue Reading »
