Safe Havens in Real Estate By Louis Jones, Kiplinger.com Nov 21st, 2008
With foreclosures skyrocketing and home prices plummeting, real estate has had a tough year. But in certain pockets across the country the damage has been minimal -- if nonexistent.
We found six cities with slow, steady growth, using data from Fiserv Lending Solutions, a home-price research company. These cities' local economies ...
Washington Report: Modifying Loan Terms by Kenneth R. HarneyModifying the mortgage terms of delinquent homeowners is one of the most debated concepts in Washington right now.
FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair wants massive, across the board modifications -- slashing hundreds of thousands of borrowers' interest rates and monthly payments NOW -- long before they fall into foreclosure.
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There's no doubt about it, with rising energy costs, the attraction of buying a new energy-efficient home is growing rapidly. But what kind of features do you look for and what kind of savings can you expect? Here are five questions to ask:
1. Are the windows well-insulated?
Windows account for approximately 15% of heat loss in a home and not all windows are made equally. Energy-star rated windows ...