Easy-to-use home technology brings us one step closer to the era of the “smart home”

Consumers love ‘smart’: smartphones, smart cars and now smart homes. As lives get busier than ever, homeowners want convenience and control at their fingertips. They want to dim the lights, turn off the oven and monitor home security from a distance.

More seniors are choosing to age in place. These upgrades can make your current home a permanent staycation spot after retirement

Drowning in debt? Don’t fall prey to a “get debt-free” scheme

In a down economy, many parties offer to help people who struggle with bills and debt – but some are more scrupulous than others.

Buyers’ tastes have changed after the recession; accessibility, sustainability and practicality rank high on wish lists

The recession and the housing downturn didn’t just drag down home prices and home values. They also turned consumer expectations upside down.

New FHA financing rules could help boost multi-family housing market

Here’s some good news for first-time homeowners and condominium associations.

In a hot rental market, scam artists are finding ways to fraudulently rent out properties they don’t own

Renters, beware.

With the market in slow recovery mode, investors are looking to get back in the game

Home prices are trending up, interest rates are at an all-time low, and distressed properties are on a downward spiral; and with that, investors are once again lining up to buy houses.

Many homeowners are struggling to pay their mortgages, much less association fees. Here’s what homeowner associations are doing to fill the gap

The housing bust battered home sales and prices while skyrocketing foreclosures. It also took its toll on homeowner associations, which govern and maintain condominiums, townhomes and single-family communities.

Traditional credit scores miss important international loan history or rental payment information; new credit reporting systems can fill in the gaps

Four years ago, Siobhan Harmon moved to the United States from Ireland because of her husband Conor Kane’s job as an engineering manager. She thought it would be an easy transition, until the couple went to buy a car.

Building a Solid Recovery

There’s a new buzz of optimism among builders these days. With inventories down, home sales on the rebound and interest rates still hovering at the bottom, home starts are picking up steam. So is builder confidence.

Believe it or not, some markets are so hot that multiple bids are the norm. How do you handle a purchase when competition is stiff?

The U.S. housing market isn’t roaring back into action yet, but healthy rebounds in some regions have elicited bidding wars and evoked memories of the glory days of 2007.

Those in danger of default should seek help early and often – from certified debt counselors

The anorexic economy and depressing housing market has left many homeowners struggling to meet their financial obligations. Many have lost their homes. Some are on the verge of having their homes repossessed.

Shifts in U.S. housing demand will likely lead to the re-urbanization of America

The American Dream has always been synonymous with owning a home. But, the economic downturn battered the housing market, changing the industry dynamics.

Rates on shorter-term loans are historically low, but they’re tougher to get and require higher monthly payments. Would they work for you?

Buying a house requires a lot of research. And most of the digging involves mortgage rates.

All over the country, inventory is down, prices are up and banks are issuing more mortgages. Here’s a look at what’s driving the real estate resurgence

The advent of spring has unleashed a new lease on life for the housing market. Sales are up. Inventory is down. Prices – which have been hovering at the bottom for a while – are now slowly rising. So are bank-issued mortgages.