Home prices double dipping; rents climbing up
Buying a home is getting more expensive on the front end, even as prices are dropping, and renting is becoming a more expensive option.
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Investors driving home sales as Americans re-think home ownership
Investors are capitalizing on historically low home prices and interest rates while many Americans question the safety of home ownership.
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Most Americans still believe in real estate as an investment
Despite housing still slumping in a recession, Americans still believe real estate is the best investment a person can make in the long run.
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Analysis: New data on pending home sales and consumer spending
Consumer spending is being canceled out by inflation, and real estate experts believe the housing market has finally bottomed out.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Homeownership questioned by growing number of skeptics
Homeownership, a hallmark of the American Dream, is being questioned by a growing number of skeptics who think it is not a good investment.
Monday, March 21st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Consumer lending still slow to recover from recession
Though there are occasional signs of life, consumer lending, especially for housing continues to be slow to recover from the recession.
Monday, March 14th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Million-dollar home sales increase as prices continue to slide
Wealthy Americans are taking advantage of depressed prices and low mortgage rates on large loans while the housing market continues to decline.
Monday, March 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Falling home values put record number of mortgages under water
As home prices have continually fallen during the recession, it is estimated that 27 percent of homeowners are under water on their mortgages.
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
December new home sales improve to second-worst month ever
Americans should take the latest news of a "surge" in December new home sales with grain of salt; December followed the worst month on record.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Home prices in October beat forecast, dipping lower than expected
A double dip in the housing market is imminent, analysts say, as home prices continue to fall and dropped further than expected in October.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Decline in underwater mortgages credited to surge in foreclosures
The number of underwater mortgages held declined as foreclosures increased; negative equity is expected to grow as home prices keep sliding.
Monday, December 13th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Housing market gets a reprieve as home prices slightly improve
There has been an increase in U.S. home prices over the past few months. They are likely to dip again because of the expiring tax credit...
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 by By Peter Stone
How Personal Loans Online Can Prevent Your FICO Credit Score From Going Down
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
The days of homebuying as an investment opportunity are long gone
The housing crisis means buying a home isn't the iron-clad investment opportunity it used to be; economists are saying it never will be again.
Monday, August 30th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Vulture investors move from flippers to landlords in down market
Vulture investors are taking advantage of depressed home prices and securing long-term profit by renting out homes instead of flipping them.
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
S&P Case Shiller index posts rise in home prices
The S&P Case Shiller indexes for home prices showed some modest gains. They are still down, though. When will housing recover? READ MORE...
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
How To Use Short Term Loans To Get Through a Budget Crisis Wisely
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
Case-Shiller index indicates home prices still falling
The Case-Shiller index is out, and it shows that home prices are still falling. Check out what's happening and plan your home buying accordingly.
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Home Prices are on the Rise
For the fifth straight month, home prices are on the rise. This could mean that the economy is ready to officially turn around.
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 by By Kevin Wren
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