from Moneywatch Personal Finance
With low prices for residential real estate, and even lower mortgage interest rates, it’s no wonder most people think this is a great time to buy a house. But at the same time, the prospect that interest rates will remain low and that home prices might have even further to fall has [...]
from CNN Money Personal Finance
FORTUNE — Over the past few months, a spate of good news about the U.S. housing market has led some to think a recovery is finally on the horizon.
from Moneywatch Personal Finance
Many Americans say now is a good time to buy a home, thanks to low rates and bargain home prices. But homeowners aren’t sure it’s time to sell — at least not yet. They’re waiting for improvement in the jobs picture and for prices to stabilize.
. [...]
from Moneywatch Personal Finance
Sales of foreclosures accounted for 20% of all home sales in the third quarter of last year, according to a report from RealtyTrac, released this week.
from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
Choosing whether to rent or buy is one of the most important decisions in your life. Make sure to take the time to consider all the factors before making it. Here are a few things to consider.
from Moneywatch Personal Finance
The 2007 law that allows taxpayers to exclude from income the amount of debt that is forgiven or cancelled by their lenders doesn’t expire until Dec. 31, Lew Sichelman writes.
from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
Despite mixed results in the housing sector, many homebuilder stocks are outperforming the overall market by a large margin. Could this be a sign of a housing turnaround in 2012?
from Dave Ramsey News
Amy and her husband live in a terrible school district. They’ll have to put their daughter in private school. They could move, but housing is more expensive. Dave gives Amy his take on their situation.
from Moneywatch Personal Finance
Rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jump this week, after data showed improvement in the housing market, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates, released on Thursday.
from CNN Money Personal Finance
Out of all of the presidential candidates, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney owns the most real estate — even after unloading a couple of sizable properties.