Real Estate News & Housing News Blog

Scarlett Johansson selling L.A. manse
Posted: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:42:07 EST

Money pit: When a cheap foreclosure costs much more
Posted: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:59:35 EST
Dusan Tatomirovic found a steal when he bought a foreclosed condo just north of Monterey, Calif., last April for $130,000.

The commercial real estate dilemma
Posted: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:34:14 EST
Luckily for banks, the commercial real estate time bomb just keeps on ticking.

6 ways to ensure remodeling pays off
Posted: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:09:23 EST
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.

Foreclosures: How bad is your state?
Posted: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:34:34 EST

Lost your house? You still have to pay
Posted: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:21:11 EST
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?

Las Vegas: Most foreclosures of any city in 2009
Posted: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:01:41 EST
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.

Yet another try at foreclosure rescue
Posted: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:59:24 EST
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.

New home sales hit 9-month low
Posted: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:05:39 EST
New home sales plunged to a 9-month low in December, according to a government report issued Wednesday.

America's most overvalued cities
Posted: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:56:19 EST
Don't say we didn't warn you.

Bank of America steps up foreclosure prevention efforts
Posted: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:23:16 EST
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.

Home prices: First drop in 7 months
Posted: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:40:09 EST
Home prices fell in November for the first time in seven months, according to a industry report released Tuesday.