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- 9/29/2008 - Real Estate News
When is it safe to destroy mortgage papers?
DEAR BENNY: We have owned our home since 1998 and have refinanced twice since that time. I still have the original mortgage papers along with the twice-refinanced papers. I am afraid to throw anything out but they are quite bulky and take up a lot of ... - 9/29/2008 - Real Estate News
Some borrowers get more aid than others
"Is it true that mortgage servicers will not help borrowers in trouble until they stop making their payments? I am a home retention counselor and I keep hearing from people referred to me that they have received no response from their servicer be... - 9/29/2008 - Real Estate News
Economists differ on housing recovery
Opinions differ as to when the housing market will turn around. Most analysts think that we have not yet hit bottom. Some think we might be close. One of the keys to the puzzle is the state of the housing inventory. In May, there was a 10.8-month supply... - 9/26/2008 - Real Estate News
Central heating's come a long way
Nowadays, when you're feeling chilly, you just nudge your thermostat up a few degrees. Not too long ago, you'd have been in for a lot more effort: Until the 1880s, most American houses were still heated by an open fire. In those days, any room you want... - 9/26/2008 - Real Estate News
Do rules favor pre-foreclosure buyers?
Q: I have a legal question concerning buying a property that is about to be foreclosed. A major concern when bidding on a foreclosed home is that you can't examine the inside of the property and determine what needs to be fixed. When trying to buy a p... - 9/26/2008 - Real Estate News
Top ways to boost curb appeal
You've no doubt heard the term "curb appeal," which is the first impression that your home makes when a visitor arrives. Whether you have your home up for sale or just want things to look a little nicer when you or someone else pulls up out i... - 9/25/2008 - Real Estate News
Landlord, I'm baaaaaaaaaack!
Q: I lived at an apartment community for many years, but my lease was not renewed because I was falsely accused of breaching my lease. I have found another rental home that is OK, but I miss my neighbors and regret that I had to move. Recently in a cas... - 9/25/2008 - Real Estate News
Be careful buying foreclosure to rent out
Q: I'm thinking of buying a certain single-family home at a foreclosure sale. I intend to rent it out, and I'm a first-time landlord. Do you have any specific advice for this situation? --Steve E. A: As foreclosed homes are offered for sale on the cou... - 9/25/2008 - Real Estate News
Home buyers confused by listing lingo
Q: I'm thinking about moving up. I've just started browsing through real estate listings online. But it seems like every other listing I see has some arcane notation in it. The house descriptors are easy enough to figure out, but there's lots of stuff... - 9/25/2008 - Real Estate News
Prepay mortgage the smart way
Q: I took a short-term job with a substantial increase in pay and would like to apply the extra money to my mortgage. Is it more beneficial to pay an extra amount each month or should I hold onto the cash and pay a large lump sum each year? And if I ma...