Jan 11th 2011 11:35AM
Having trouble scraping together a down payment is one of the most common reasons that people put off buying a home. But now, state and local governments are ramping up down-payment assistance programs for buyers who are still falling short. AnnaMaria Andriotis of SmartMoney.com explores seven of the regional options... Continue Reading »
Jul 2nd 2010 8:35AM
Key Video Takeaways Evan, who hopes to buy a home one day, is getting conflicting information about how much of a down payment he'll need. Whether or not he has enough money might have an effect on when he'll be ready to purchase a home. He's heard that down payments can range from 5 percent to 20 percent.... Continue Reading »
Jun 14th 2010 8:30AM
The Federal Housing Administration reform bill overwhelmingly approved in the U.S. House of Representatives last Thursday will strengthen the housing finance agency, but will likely prove to be mixed blessing for homebuyers. The legislation, passed by a vote of 406 to 4, would raise fees for borrowers, give the FHA the... Continue Reading »
Mar 4th 2010 12:35PM
New Yorkers can breathe a sigh of grateful relief: politicians are stepping forward to ensure that sex offenders are prohibited from holding apartment superintendent jobs. New York politicians like state Assembly member Micah Kellner and U.S. Senator Charles Schumer are developing legislation to prevent those convicted... Continue Reading »
Billionaire David Siegel's Unfinished 'Versailles' Mansion in Florida to Resume Construction
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