6 ways to ensure remodeling pays off

Continue Reading Add comment February 5th, 2010 08:09am John

Just a few years ago you could count on getting the bulk of your money back for almost any home-improvement project you took on. Today merely replacing a toilet seat can feel like throwing caution, and cash, to the wind. According to a study from Remodeling magazine, the average return on value for an upgrade declined from 87% in 2005 to 64% in 2009. But these six new rules will help you maximize your return on your remodeling investment.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/_KZl2UhtZiI” height=”1″ width=”1″/

The commercial real estate dilemma

Continue Reading Add comment February 4th, 2010 05:34am John

Luckily for banks, the commercial real estate time bomb just keeps on ticking.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/UqUK-Lm9dbA” height=”1″ width=”1″/

Lost your house? You still have to pay

Continue Reading Add comment February 3rd, 2010 04:21pm John

As terrible as it is to lose your house to foreclosure, at least it’s a relief to put your biggest financial headache behind you, right?img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/RKnXlifjr3g” height=”1″ width=”1″/

Yet another try at foreclosure rescue

Continue Reading Add comment January 28th, 2010 03:46pm John

Under fire for the low number of people receiving long-term mortgage help, the Treasury Department on Thursday announced new guidelines that will require applicants to provide all paperwork before getting a trial modification.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/fuSL9wqU5_k” height=”1″ width=”1″/

Las Vegas: Most foreclosures of any city in 2009

Continue Reading Add comment January 28th, 2010 04:42am John

Cities in the so-called Sand States dominated the foreclosure rankings in 2009, with the 20 worst-hit metro areas residing in Nevada, Florida, California and Arizona.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/pIwOpIVA2_g” height=”1″ width=”1″/

New home sales hit 9-month low

Continue Reading Add comment January 27th, 2010 12:05pm John

New home sales plunged to a 9-month low in December, according to a government report issued Wednesday.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/LMDJPpulnY0″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

Bank of America steps up foreclosure prevention efforts

Continue Reading Add comment January 26th, 2010 07:23pm John

One roadblock slowing Obama’s foreclosure prevention program seems to be clearing up. Bank of America, the nation’s largest mortgage lender, announced Tuesday that it was the first lender to sign an agreement to lower or eliminate payments on second mortgages.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/rahjo8JGPjE” height=”1″ width=”1″/

Home prices: First drop in 7 months

Continue Reading Add comment January 26th, 2010 01:40pm John

Home prices fell in November for the first time in seven months, according to a industry report released Tuesday.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/ca8TB1C2mgo” height=”1″ width=”1″/

Existing home sales sink 16.7%

Continue Reading Add comment January 25th, 2010 12:11pm John

Existing home sales fell in December, the month after a federal tax credit was slated to expire, according to a real estate industry report issued Monday.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/IBkz4jC5UQc” height=”1″ width=”1″/

Get help - before you fall behind on your FHA mortgage

Continue Reading Add comment January 22nd, 2010 04:07pm John

Struggling to pay your FHA mortgage? Now you no longer have to be late with your payments to get help.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/gg0vB-ztMEI” height=”1″ width=”1″/

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