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7 Metro Areas Riding a Housing Bounce
Consumer Action

7 Metro Areas Riding a Housing Bounce

New home building may be down but some existing homes are coming back.

Nov 18 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceReal EstateHousingMortgageFor the Home
'Luxury' Homes, Built Cheap
Real Estate

'Luxury' Homes, Built Cheap

More builders are luring buyers with low-cost versions of amenities. Will owners regret the shortcuts?

Oct 30 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceReal EstateHousingFor the HomeSpending
Is Time Running Out for Ultra-Low Mortgage Rates?
Consumer Action

Is Time Running Out for Ultra-Low Mortgage Rates?

The 30-year fixed is averaging 5.15%. How long can it last?

Sep 25 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceReal EstateMortgageHousingSpending
Return of the First-Time Homebuyers
Real Estate

Return of the First-Time Homebuyers

Left out of the housing boom, young house-hunters are shaping the recovery.

Consumer Action

Is an FHA-Insured Mortgage Right for You?

More borrowers are looking to federally-insured mortgages to purchase a home.

Consumer Action

For Homeowners Underwater, Help Is Near

These homeowners may soon be able to take advantage of lower rates.

Consumer Action

4 Signs Your Home Is About to Lose Value

Report: Almost half of mortgage borrowers will be underwater by 2011.

Consumer Action

Does It Make Sense to Lock In a Mortgage Rate?

We weigh the pros and cons of a locking in a mortgage in today's market.

Consumer Action

5 Risky Real Estate Deals

Despite the housing meltdown, questionable lending practices still exist. Here's what you need to know.

Deal of the Day

Should You Buy a Home Equity Protection Plan?

These new products offer to protect you from future declines in home value.

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