Does Home Value Affect Your Ability to Refinance?
What are your chances of refinancing your mortgage? Is it going to be a struggle if…
Articles by Kara Johnson
Fewest New Foreclosures Since 2005
Foreclosure activity continues to fall, with new foreclosure notifications in May hitting…
Don't Neglect to Budget for Property Taxes and Homeowner's Insurance
Buying a home is expensive. On closing day, you’ll pay for everything from title…
FHA Financing For a Dirt-Cheap Fixer-Upper
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) can help you get a great deal on "vintage" real…
Is a New Housing Bubble Developing? Experts Say No.
Worried that housing prices are rising too high too quickly? Fretting that this could…
Life Insurance: Is Longevity Insurance Right for You?
Longevity insurance offers protection against the possibility of outliving your bank…
FHA to Cut Refinance Fees
Mandatory loan modifications and a fund to help reduce the principal on underwater loans…
FHA to Tighten Credit, Appraisal Rules
The Federal Housing Administration has announced that it will require higher credit…
Is Skipping the Starter Home the Right Strategy for Today?
Is a starter home necessary today? Maybe not, but that doesn’t mean starting small when…
Is Your Real Estate Agent Looking Out for You?
Your real estate agent is supposed to represent your best interests, right? If you’re…