Recent data from ATTOM shows that United States foreclosure rates were 21% higher in the first half of 2026 than the same time period last year. With...
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Buying a House in Retirement: Essential Tips, Mortgage Options and What to Consider
One of the primary considerations for people preparing for retirement is housing—will you be buying a house in retirement? Staying put? Downsizing? Renting? If you’re...
Recasting a Mortgage: What Is It and Is It Worth It?
Refinancing isn’t the only way for homeowners to lower their monthly mortgage payments—a lesser-known strategy called mortgage recasting can accomplish that goal as well. But:...
Understanding Construction Loan Rates: What Homebuilders Need to Know
If you’re planning on building your own home, you’ll probably need to learn about construction loans to help finance your project. Keith Gumbinger, vice president...
Should I Sell or Rent Out My Home?
When homeowners relocate, their first step is to list their former homes for sale. Many of them must sell—they need the money from the sale...
Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate
IRAs typically own investments like stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. But what if you want your IRA to invest in income-producing residential...
Fixed-Rate Mortgage vs. Variable-Rate Mortgage: Pros and Cons
Most mortgages in the US have fixed interest rates—the rate written into the contract remains in effect for the entire length of the loan, potentially...
Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons
A reverse mortgage offers a way for an older homeowner to tap the equity in his/her home without having to move out of the home....
Real Estate Commission Fees: What You Should Know
Even for experienced home buyers and sellers, real estate commissions can be confusing. How do Realtors get paid? Who pays Realtor fees? Are real estate...
What a Landlord Can—and Cannot—Do
If you’re a renter, you may wonder what the law allows or forbids your landlord to do. Questions you may have: Can I call the...
Real Estate Tax Bombs
Many US homeowners saw their net worths surge over the past decade-plus as residential property values rose through the roof. But that financial windfall could...
1031 Exchange Rules You Should Know
If you plan to part with a piece of investment real estate, you might be able to postpone paying capital gains taxes by using a...
