Few people are predicting that 2019 will be a record-breaking year for home prices. But relatively speaking, 2019 might be the best time for you to put your house on the market. Especially if you’re on the fence about selling this year or next, Nick Ron, CEO of House...

For those buying their first home, the single biggest challenge is coming up with needed funds for a down payment, closing costs and cash reserves. One of the primary reasons FHA loans are so popular with first time buyers is the low down payment of only 3.5 percent....

A recent study by COUNTRY Financial showed that young people care more about buying a home than getting married, paying off student loans, and traveling. But in a hot real estate market, younger home buyers can’t be too selective. In fact, they’ll often end up with a...

You currently hold the first mortgage on a rental property in California. The borrower is behind in payments to you and has disregarded all communications from you. You decide to file a notice of default to start the foreclosure process. Three months lapse, the sale...

A basement is often a very special space. This is where people get away from the rest of the home. It can be your teen's bedroom, or the bedroom you keep for guests. It can be the perfect man cave, or the space you use for a party. Basements are extra spaces. If...

Few relationships matter more than the one between banks and real estate agents, investors, owners, and developers. Or: If a bank has ample credit but little or no credibility with its clients, if a bank is a trust in name only—because it does not enjoy the trust of...

Home ownership is a cornerstone of the American dream. Unfortunately, there are many ways that the American dream can turn into your family’s personal nightmare. These hazards include purchasing more house than you can really afford (becoming house poor), unexpected...

Forever young. That’s what we all strive to be, right? But when it comes to owning a home, even the most mature of us can want to run and hide like a little kid when problems arise. If you’re looking to buy your first place and aren’t sure you’re up for the...

When Spring rolls around, you may find what was once a home for your cars has now become a landfill for everything you own but don't use. It's important to define different spaces of your house, and the garage is no exception: it's just as functional as any other part...

More development around commuter stations and subways in Canada’s major cities could help alleviate two major problems: congestion on the roads and a lack of affordable housing. A recent survey of young urban families in Canada found that proximity to public transit...