Real Estate Financing - Page 10

February 2, 2017

HUD Programs to Help You With Home Improvements

Whether you need to replace your furnace after pushing it too hard during this brutal winter or need to fix a flooded basement, you might want to try one (or two) of these popular HUD home improvement programs. The post HUD Programs to Help You With Home Improvements appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Avoid the Noise and Retire in Peace: How Boomers Can Find the Right Rental

If you're planning to retire, one of the most important decisions you have to make is where to live. Many retirees opt to sell their oversize home, invest the profits of the sale, and rent a smaller, less-expensive place. The post Avoid the Noise and Retire in Peace: How Boomers Can Find the Right Rental appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

A Plain English Guide to Avoiding the Most Common Mortgage Scams

The government wants to protect you from mortgage scams, but its bureaucratese is unintelligible. Let's translate the warnings into plain English! The post A Plain English Guide to Avoiding the Most Common Mortgage Scams appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Before You Refinance, Look Into Loan Modification

Loan modification, once an option only for homeowners in distress, is now more widely available. Here's how it differs from refinancing. The post Before You Refinance, Look Into Loan Modification appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

How to Finance an Earthship, Yurt, or Other Weird (i.e., Nontraditional) Home

You'll need to get the right kind of financing to step through your atypical front door. We looked at four types of unusual properties to see what kind of challenges to expect. The post How to Finance an Earthship, Yurt, or Other Weird (i.e., Nontraditional) Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

When's the right time to refinance?

Do it wrong and it can cost you a pretty penny.

February 2, 2017

Tax tips for homeowners

Use your home to your advantage.

February 2, 2017

A 15-Year Mortgage Can Save You $190K … but Can You Get One?

A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is the standard in the industry right now, but with interest rates so low, is the 15-year loan a better option? The post A 15-Year Mortgage Can Save You $190K … but Can You Get One? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Not Only Did You Lose Your House -- Your Credit Score Is a Mess After a Foreclosure

Foreclosure ripples out and affects your credit score, which can hurt your chances of qualifying for a new loan -- or another home -- in the future. The post Not Only Did You Lose Your House -- Your Credit Score Is a Mess After a Foreclosure appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Refinancing to End PMI: A Deal or a Dud?

If you've built up some equity in your home, you may be able to refinance your loan and end those PMI payments. But is it a good idea? The post Refinancing to End PMI: A Deal or a Dud? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.