Mortgage, Real Estate, US Real Estate

More Retirees Fail To Pay Off Their Mortgages

By Mike Wheatley | November 6, 2014
A new Census Bureau report shows an alarming rate of older households carrying home debt well into retirement, and the amount of debt they're carrying has risen over recent years.
Featured News, Real Estate, US Real Estate

Why Won't More Renters Become Homeowners?

By Mike Wheatley | September 10, 2014
Many households, particularly among younger professionals, are choosing to rent longer, despite surging rental costs. What is driving the sluggish transition from renting to home ownership?
Mortgage, US Real Estate

Survey: Most Buyers Underestimate Impact of PMI

By Mike Wheatley | June 11, 2014
Sixty-five percent of home owners with private mortgage insurance (PMI) say that the additional cost has prompted them to pay a higher monthly mortgage payment than they had originally expected
DIY-Home Improvement, US Real Estate

Want More Money For Your Home? Remodel It

By Mike Wheatley | May 27, 2014
Home owners are remodeling their homes to increase the value, but they also are showing more desire to stay and enjoy their remodels before they move on.
Featured News, Residential, US Real Estate

Home Sellers, Do You Place Your Trust in St. Joseph?

By Mike Wheatley | March 19, 2014
Some home owners have long believed that a statue of St. Joseph buried in their yard can help bring about good luck with a quick sale. But a new study suggests that home owners tend to put that trust more in down markets than up markets.
Mortgage, US Real Estate

The Rise Of The Energy-Efficient Mortgage

By Mike Wheatley | February 28, 2014
More home buyers and current home owners are weighing the merits of a "green" mortgage, according to U.S. News & World Report. Energy-efficient mortgages allow home owners to finance "green" home improvements, such as solar panels, geothermal heating, and newer, more energy-efficient heaters.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Real Estate Scam: Homeowners Tricked Into Buying Fake Documents

By Mike Wheatley | February 14, 2014
Scammers are approaching new home owners and trying to trick them into paying $83 for unnecessary property records — including deeds that are available for a few bucks at county government offices or are already supplied at the end of a real estate transaction, the Milwaukee Sentinel Journal reports.
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