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

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

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

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

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

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

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 To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.

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

Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards

The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.

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.