Real Estate
Buying or selling a home is a big move and can be stressful. We have tips and in-depth articles on everything from mortgages to home equity loans.
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10 Things to Know About a Home Appraisal
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Section 8 is a federal rent-assistance program for low-income families. Learn how the Section 8 housing program started in this article.
Foreclosed homes can be purchased for low prices. Learn how hard it is to flip a foreclosed house in this article.
The decision regarding how to insure the contents of your home depends on your lifestyle and finances. Learn more about how replacement cost relates to actual cash value from this article.
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The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America helps people who normally can’t qualify for a home loan to become home owners. You can learn more about how this nonprofit agency helps people buy houses in this article.
While NACA’s goal is to provide financial assistance to lower-income Americans, there aren’t any income limitations for becoming a member. You can learn more about how to become a member of NACA by reading this article.
Lenders give loans to prospective homeowners for a number of reasons.
Your mortgage payment is only one part of your monthly outlay, and other expenses have to figure in to your total debt per month.
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Property tax rates are based on the value of your land and your government's budget. Learn why your property tax was adjusted in this article.
Moving a house is a delicate process. Learn more about what is involved in moving a house from this article.
More than 17 million Americans live in manufactured homes. What do they know that the rest of us don't? Read on to find out the 10 advantages of a manufactured home.
Foreclosing on a home involves several steps, disclosures and legal filings. Much like a purchase, the process can be long and stressful. So how do these complex transactions leave the door open for fraud?
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Slowly, the manufactured home is gaining respect. Could it be because the houses, with all their perks and benefits, are less expensive than traditional homes, too?
The mortgage crisis has forced many homeowners into foreclosure, and this comes with an added risk: Con artists use a variety of fraud schemes that target the people and lenders involved in foreclosure. What are some examples of this fraud?
When you apply for a mortgage, the value of the home must first be determined by an appraiser. Learn what home appraisals take into account in this article.
REITs generate income from real estate, and distribute dividends to the shareholders. Learn how REITs make money in this article.
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Shareholders in REITs receive dividends on a regular basis, which can provide a steady income. Learn how a REIT investment yields dividends in this article.
You can invest in real estate without buying a property yourself. Learn about the pros and cons of REITs from this article.
You can move a house for a variety of reasons. Learn why anyone would move an entire house from this article.
You can take your house with you if you have to change living locations. Learn about whether it's expensive to move a house from this article.
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If you did your homework before getting your pet, you probably budgeted out how much per year it would cost you. But did you realize simply owning an animal can reduce your home's value?
Selling a home is hard enough, but selling a home with pet damage is even more difficult. So before you list your home, there are several repairs you definitely have to make before buyers ever step foot inside.
The Federal Housing Administration changed the way Americans buy their homes.
A certificate of appropriateness must be issued by a historic preservation committee to approve any additions or changes to a building in a historic district. Learn about certificates of appropriateness in this article.
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A sandwich family is a family in which a couple is "sandwiched" between their young children and their aging parents. Learn about sandwich families in this article
The two basic categories of houseboats are cruising and non-cruising. Learn about the different categories of houseboats in this article.