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World's riskiest city for a property bubble is...
Eight years after the sub-prime mortgage crisis, banks are warning of the risks from booming property markets around the world. Which city is most at risk?
Where Rent Is the Worst
In Manhattan and San Francisco, roughly half of one-bedrooms rent for more than $4,000. Find out which cities are the worst for renters.
Homebuyers are hitting record credit scores
Mortgage volume is booming, with borrowers having some of the highest credit scores ever. Here's why.
12 Ways to Save Money on Your Kitchen Remodel
The average kitchen renovation runs between about $20K and $50K, depending on how serious an overhaul it is. But you really can get more bang for less buck if you follow a few tips from the experts on ways to save money during a kitchen remodel.
Home equity is back and homeowners are loving it
Home equity loans jumped by 17 percent in the third quarter, but homeowners are being smarter about using the cash.
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For 2015, Zillow predicts millennials will overtake Generation X as the biggest group of home buyers.
What’s the biggest mortgage you can get?
With such low interest rates and the various loan programs available in the lending environment today, determining which is best for you to successfully pull off your transaction can be no minor feat.
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If you are ready to start a home renovation, here are some tips on hiring and working with a general contractor. #HowTo
14 winter home improvements that save you money
Here are 14 home improvements that will save you money during this winter.
9 red flags to watch for when picking a real estate agent
If you are ready to buy a home, here are 9 tips to think about when deciding on a real estate agent.
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If the HOA does not have earthquake structure coverage, and you really want that coverage, then work towards convincing the HOA board and/or a lot of other owners that the risk of an earthquake makes the cost of the coverage something the HOA and owners should have in place.
US home builder sentiment rises in November
Builder sentiment in the single-family housing market jumped 4 points to a level of 58 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Anything higher than 50 is considered positive.
Big upside likely in real estate stocks: Pros
Real estate was recently added as the 11th sector in the S&P 500