Mar 1st 2011 11:59AM
Who kicks a guy when he's down? During these hard financial times, unfortunately, lots of people. But today, one of the most frequently targeted groups, foreclosure victims, is getting a fair shake in civil court. Thanks to a Federal Trade Commission investigation, nearly 1,500 victims of foreclosure rescue scam fraud will... Continue Reading »
Jan 31st 2011 4:35PM
Renting has long had some advantages over buying a home. One of the biggest may be that late rent payments don't ding your credit score like late mortgage payments do. But in 2012, that will change, as Lynnette Khalfani-Cox reports at our sister site, WalletPop.com. For years, renters who got behind on their housing... Continue Reading »
Jan 4th 2011 4:44PM
Home insurance is one of most homeowners' least favorite subjects. So not surprisingly, the realization that home insurance rates have gone up while the market value of many homes have fallen hardly gets talked about at all. Jennie L. Phipps of our sister site WalletPop.com explains this confusing situation. The market... Continue Reading »
Jan 3rd 2011 5:44PM
The first-time homebuyer tax credit encouraged many buyers to take the leap in 2010. Though the deadline to close on a qualifying home purchase was Sept. 30, 2010, those buyers who did qualify now have to figure out how to collect. Kelly Phillips Erb of our sister site, WalletPop.com, did the hard work, so you don't have... Continue Reading »
Jan 3rd 2011 5:22PM
The housing market faces high hopes -- and plenty of handwringing -- in 2011. Tara-Nicholle Nelson of our sister site, WalletPop.com, bravely sorts through the year's possible trends to pluck some likely outcomes for home sellers. Past is prologue, they say. And that's certainly true when looking forward to what the... Continue Reading »
