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Selling your home in a crowded market
Here are seven ways to boost the odds of selling a home amid a sea of "for sale" signs on your block.
Refinance could reduce tax deduction
Weigh several factors before a mortgage refinance, including a potentially reduced tax deduction.
Mortgage rates drop to new record low
Mortgage rates continue at historic levels, and sales data show buyers are taking advantage.
Where are mortgage rates headed?
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages.
Interest Rate Roundup
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
Pay IRA penalty or foreclose?
To save a home with nearly $200,000 in equity, be willing to pay a penalty -- or maybe not.
Losing home in foreclosure won't end worry
A threat by the second mortgage lender to go to court can keep anxiety levels high.
Lender tricks no treat
Banks, like car dealers, try to trip up consumers with a well-practiced array of tricks.
Rent your own home
In danger of foreclosure? Find out if you qualify for the Fannie Mae option to rent back your home.
Should you rent or buy a house?
Even with the first-home tax credit, renters need to consider all the expenses before buying.
Video: Should you rent or buy a home?
How long do you plan on staying? This should help you decide whether to rent or buy.
Rates hit record low
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in Bankrate survey's 24-year history; Deed for Lease details.
Interest Rate Roundup
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
Mortgage Rate Trend Index
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages.
4 questions on $6,500 home tax credit
Existing homeowners now have a shot at the new home tax credit. Is it the right move for you?
Husband won't pay fair share of mortgage
A woman continues to pay her half of the mortgage while her spouse makes excuses.
The good-faith estimate
Closing fees, also called settlement costs, cover almost every expense associated with your home loan.
How do I ? Decide if I should rent or buy a home?
Owning a home is not the right choice for every person.
Do you qualify for a jumbo mortgage?
Many lenders are offering jumbo mortgages now, but requirements are stricter.
Can an attorney help loan modification?
Professional help with mortgage lenders might be a good investment -- or a waste of money.
There's no free lunch when refinancing
Skipping a payment during the mortgage refinance process results in having to pay up later.
Mortgage Rate Trend Index
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages.
Interest Rate Roundup
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
Mortgage prepayment may be unwise
A homeowner with low tax expenses and a top return on her savings should not prepay her mortgage.
U.S. home prices show signs of life
U.S. home prices jumped in hard-hit markets during the third quarter, but signs of weakness remain.
Is IRA good source of mortgage cash?
A 66-year-old man can raid his retirement funds to pay down a loan. But such a move may be unwise.
See home values in your state
2009 housing prices plunged nationwide, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Home values by city
Home values fell in most of the country. How did they fare in your state?
Online 'appraisals' close but not perfect
Home values found on the Web usually are accurate but shouldn't be used in a real transaction.
Create DIY mortgage payment plan
If a lender won't agree to a weekly mortgage plan, it's easy to create your own DIY version.
Unwise to skip second mortgage payment
Some homeowners mistakenly think they can avoid making second-mortgage payments.
Mortgage refinance has 3 goals
One homeowner has a chance to accomplish two of the three goals of refinancing a mortgage.
4 tips for the homebuyer tax credit
Want to take advantage of the extended and expanded homebuyer tax credit? Follow these tips.
HELOC makes sense if refinance doesn't
A woman who's considering a refinance should break up the decision process into two parts.
Tax credit details
Congress expands homebuyer tax credit beyond first-timers; Fannie Mae rents out foreclosures.
5 reasons to buy a home during holidays
In the market for a new home? The next three months may be your best time to buy.
Tax credit extended
Now that the tax credit for homebuyers has been extended, are you considering a new home?
Interest Rate Roundup
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
8 popular types of mortgages
Take a look at the different types of mortgages on the market to decide which would be best for you.
Mortgage Rate Trend Index
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages.
Rates flat as homebuyers waited
Rates were unchanged as many waited to see if the homebuyers' tax credit would be extended.
Fed holds rates for 8th time
Fed keeps rate near zero in an attempt to stabilize the economy and support the mortgage market.
Translating what the Fed said
Fed keeps rate at near zero in a balancing act to boost employment and stabilize inflation.
Low ARM rate may turn ugly later
An adjustable-rate mortgage may look great today, but it could become a trap if rates rise.
Fed meets; payment perspective
Fed meets this week; the long Thanksgiving break could disrupt first-time homebuyer tax credit.
Renters get relief from foreclosure
The foreclosure crisis has not been kind to renters. A new federal law aims to change that.
Current FHA loan limits
This new chart will help you determine the FHA loan limit for a single-family home in your county.
Rates wait on Fed
Mortgage rates don't move much ahead of Fed meeting; FDIC chairman endorses consumer protection.
Preparing for another fix
Congress works on an extension to the homebuyer tax credit, but will it do any good?
Bailouts and tax breaks
Reader asks: Bankers got bailouts; why not homeowners? And Obama seeks extended tax credit.
