Articles of Interest

10 Down Payment Tips - Rates are at historic lows, but for many home-hunters, so are cash reserves. Here's how to build that down payment ASAP.

Keep the Mortgage or Pay Off the House? - Should you use your nest egg to pay off the mortgage or keep the tax deduction? Bankrate does some eye-opening math to help you with retirement questions.

 Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages - They charge steep upfront costs and may interfere with Medicaid eligibility, but seniors are relying on them more than ever.

Five Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit - Your best ally in credit repair is time, but you can speed things along by following these five tips from Steve Bucci.

Is it Time to Cash Out? - With real and perceived threats hanging over home equity nest eggs everywhere, many ask if they should take the money and run.

Homes for Sale $1 - They're out there and they're for real. But there are often strings the size of tow ropes attached.

Retirement Tax Havens in the US - Moving to a tax-friendly locale could help you make the most of your retirement income.

 7 Must-Dos for the First Time Home Buyer -- Finding the house is just the beginning. First-time homebuyers will need to answer these questions to see if the time is right to buy in their desired location.

Who Might Buy Your Home? -- Want to sell your property? Better know who is buying.

Why Someone Might Buy Your Home -- Knowing why someone wants to buy a home might help you sell them yours.13 Basic Tax Lessons - Knowledge is power that can help you strategize and ultimately cut your tax bill.

 How Did home Values Fare in Your Area? -- Get the 4th quarter results from NAR's national survey of existing home sales.

 Real Estate is Not National, it's Local - An interview with "Automatic Millionaire Homewoner" author, David Bach, about investing in real estate and today's marketplace.

Three Steps to Take Before Buying a Home - Landing a mortgage that fits your budget is more likely if you've prepared your finances.

How Much is Too Much on Home Improvements? - Crossing any item off that wish list comes at a cost. As projects snowball (as they all seem to do) you may start to wonder if it's all worth it.

Five Most Popular Home Improvement Projects - Curb appeal is wonderful for sellers but when it comes to home improvement efforts and dollars spent, most homeowners turn their attention indoors.