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.
Housing

Rise in national vacancy rate not worth panicking over

Many statistics concerning the real estate market get reported, but the national vacancy rate is not the harbinger of doom some think it is.
Ghost town

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.
American Home

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.
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.

Fewer people financially confident about entering retirement

A recent survey found that workers are feeling less confident that they'll survive financially after retirement, and they're right to worry.
401K

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.
Housing

Buy real estate and other things for dirt cheap through GovSales

If a person is looking for serious discounts on real estate, they could look at GovSales, an auction site for surplus government property.
Dirt

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.
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.

Kansas Free Land – Get a piece of the Heartland

If you want a fresh start, carry on to Kansas Free Land. Homesteaders can find land to build on and support rural America at the same time.
Kansas wheat field near Ottawa.

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...
Forest Fire

U.S. existing home sales data does not look optimistic

The Commerce Department has just released U.S. housing data for July. The figures released do not paint a rosy picture of the housing market.
Death Valley

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.
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.

LowerMyAssessment.com can help you save on property tax

If you're paying too much for property tax, LowerMyAssessment.com can help you prepare an appeal and save thousands of dollars each year…
The LowerMyAssessment.com company logo. Visit LowerMyAssessment.com if you're looking for a more favorable tax assessed valuation of your real estate property.

Housing recovery may be fiction as mortgage rates plummet

Though home sales have spiked recently, mortgage rates are at their lowest levels in years. This may have negative consequences. READ ON...
home construction

If you like Dutch Colonials, try the Amityville Horror House

The house where the incidents chronicled in the book "The Amityville Horror" took place is for sale. It's actually a nice place. READ ON...
A Dutch Colonial home

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.
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.

Bottom drops out of Fannie Mae losses

Fannie Mae has just posted record losses and is asking for $8 billion more from the government. Just how bad off is Fannie Mae? READ ON...
Fannie Mae corporate Headquarters

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...
Stock traders

Existing home sales climb for March

As real estate is being closely watched for signs of growth, existing home sales for the month of March rose sharply. Is it low prices?
A McMansion style home

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.
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.

Housing bubble? February home sales show signs of recovery

February home sales are up 8.2 percent, says the National Association of Realtors. Is the market recovering, or is another bubble forming?
Photo of the mirror reflection of an embracing couple. Moving boxes are on the ground; this is their first day in their new home, one of many February home sales that have some people smiling.

Understanding the Home Buying Process

Buying a home is a journey, and it's important to understand what you'll be facing before you get started. Read on to learn more about the home buying process.