News

Fri, 29 Feb 2008
Starved credit wrecked housing, not vice versa
Commentary: Mortgage rates fall while public policy still frozen

Fri, 29 Feb 2008
Get rid of 'popcorn' ceilings all at once
Despite disruption, it will lower overall cost and improve home's resale value

Fri, 29 Feb 2008
Today's traffic engineering stuck in neutral
Despite advances in technology, improvements are nowhere in sight

Fri, 29 Feb 2008
Upside-down homeowners thrown lifeline
Despite aid, survey finds stress soaring in struggling households

Thu, 28 Feb 2008
Tell-tale signs that your rental's a meth lab
Rent it Right

Thu, 28 Feb 2008
REO bank: When will you accept my offer?
Best candidate isn't always the highest bidder

Thu, 28 Feb 2008
Tenants upset over mandatory renter's insurance
Some question legality of forcing extra coverage

Thu, 28 Feb 2008
Avoid problems with home-improvement contractors
What consumers need to do to protect themselves

Wed, 27 Feb 2008
Second-home buyers learn shocker on moving day
Cabin's most redeeming quality not included in sale

Wed, 27 Feb 2008
Fireplace remodel: swapping bricks for tiles
Two must-have tools for removing old facade, hearth

Wed, 27 Feb 2008
Buyer's remorse hits after permit fraud uncovered
Cost to bring improvements up to code estimated at $100,000

Tue, 26 Feb 2008
Parents transfer wealth to offspring the smart way
Siblings shouldn't sell investment bringing in $36K annually

Tue, 26 Feb 2008
Wrong piping cancels home insurance
Inspector's mistake leaves buyers furious, seeking recourse

Tue, 26 Feb 2008
Can homeowner get double-hung windows to lock?
Sliding metal pin is best solution

Mon, 25 Feb 2008
Mortgage Grader: a new way to shop lenders
Site good at determining whether borrowers meet lenders' underwriting requirements