This Month: Housing
Housing's 5 Hardest-Hit Cities
By AnnaMaria Andriotis
Home values in these cities are down by double-digit percentages with no end in sight.
All Decked Out
By Brad Reagan
The tweaking of the American home continues. Introducing the $75,000 deck.
Worksheets
The Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your monthly payments and analyze your mortgage-interest deduction.
Fixed Rate or Adjustable?
The answer depends on the direction of interest rates and how long you plan to stay in your home.
How Much House Can You Afford?
Whether you're looking for a modest two-bedroom or something to rival Hugh Hefner's mansion, we'll tell you just how far your resources can take you.
Buying
A Home-Buying Primer
Don't let the process intimidate you. From brokers to bank loans, we'll tell you everything you need to know.
Bridging the Gap
It isn't easy to buy and sell a home at the same time. We'll help you figure it out.
Should You Buy a Foreclosed Property?
The risks are big. But the deals can be, too.
Selling
A Seller's Checklist
From finding an agent to cleaning out those closets, here's how to get your home ready for sale.
Selling Without a Broker
Going it alone can probably save you up to 5% of your home's value. Here's a lesson on how to be your own agent.
Home Improvements
Which Home Improvements Pay Off?
Installing a phone in your bathroom might make you happy, but it won't increase the value of your home. A marble countertop, on the other hand...
How to Cope With Zoning Boards
They can be fussy and downright unreasonable. Here are some tips to make them putty in your hands.
Mortgages
Get Mortgage Rates Now
Looking to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage? Click here to screen for the best rates in your neighborhood.
Mortgage Rate Trend Index
Will rates rise, fall or remain relatively unchanged? Click here to see what mortgage experts predict.
