Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today

Adjustable-rate mortgages are a relative bargain as compared to fixed-ones.

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Are You Locked ? Friday’s Job Report Will Make Mortgage Rates Move.

If you’re floating a mortgage rate, or have yet to lock one in, today may be a good day to call your loan officer. Friday morning, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET.

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Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions

As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.

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How To Clean An Oriental Carpet

The process of cleaning an oriental rug is different from cleaning plain carpet. Here’s how to do it.

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Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100

Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage.

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Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak

The government confirms what the private-sector Case-Shiller Index reported yesterday. Nationwide, average home values slipped in October.

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New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high.

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America’s To 10 Safest Cities, Ranked

Looking for safe cities in which to live? A recent study may help you.

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Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions

Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that’s required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it’s still December.

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Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong

Home resales moved to a 10-month high in November, the latest in a series of strong showings from the housing sector.

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