Real Estate

How the Jobless Rate Affects the Housing Market

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:51 GMT

Higher unemployment could create a ripple effect in residential real estate.

Buy a Boat, Save On Your Taxes

twocents@thestreet.com (Farnoosh Torabi) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:12 GMT

Buying a boat is kind of like owning a second home, and can offer similar tax advantages, says Keith Ammons of Discover Boating.

Mortgage Rates Fall in Week

twocents@thestreet.com (Allison Bisbey Colter) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:58 GMT

Bad economic news sends rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages lower.

Quick Credit Fixes Can Be Risky

twocents@thestreet.com (Simon Constable) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:58 GMT

Methods available to boost credit scores may do more harm than good.

Mortgage Rates Gain During Week

twocents@thestreet.com (Allison Bisbey Colter) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:18 GMT

Over the year, rates finish little changed.

Home-Price Declines Biggest on Record

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:07 GMT

The continued downturn in housing has many wondering where the bottom is.

Watch Out for These Foreclosure Scams

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:32 GMT

With so many people losing their homes, the con artists are coming out in droves.

New Homes May Be a Good Deal

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:03 GMT

With prices falling and builders ready to sell, new houses may hold more value than existing homes.

Mortgage Rates Move Little in Week

twocents@thestreet.com (Allison Bisbey Colter) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:18 GMT

Freddie Mac survey shows slight uptick in rates for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages

Cramer: My Vote's With the Candidate Who Talks Subprime

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Farnoosh Torabi) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:59 GMT

Jim Cramer says a good presidential candidate would take a bigger stance against subprime. The housing market is the most important issue in 2008.

Your House Isn't the Cash Cow It Once Was

twocents@thestreet.com (Suzanne Barlyn) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:18 GMT

Home-equity loans have gotten riskier as home prices fall.

Reactions to the Fed's Subprime Solution

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:50 GMT

Experts are divided on whether borrowers will really benefit

Claymore Unveils 'TAO' China Real Estate ETF

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:50 GMT

Christian Magoon, senior managing director at Claymore Securities, discusses the 'TAO,' a new China real estate ETF.

How to Get an Even Better Deal on a Home

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:15 GMT

Properties being sold by their owners could offer a cheaper way to buy a house.

Park the Plane Next to the House

twocents@thestreet.com (Michael Katz) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:25 GMT

Residential airparks let you leave the hassle behind.

Good Mortgage Rates Are Still Out There

twocents@thestreet.com (Jonathan Diamond) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:32 GMT

Issuers dial back risk, but people with good credit can still get loans.

Cramer: Fed Needs to Whack Home Rates

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Farnoosh Torabi) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:42 GMT

Jim Cramer says the Fed needs to lower rates aggressively in order to boost the psyches of homeowners and homebuyers.

More Debt? No Way, No How

twocents@thestreet.com (Suzanne Barlyn) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:37 GMT

Consumers are still being barraged by borrowing offers.

Mortgage Rates Rise Despite Fed Cut

twocents@thestreet.com (Allison Bisbey Colter) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:28 GMT

It may be too late to refinance that adjustable rate mortgage.

New Fees From Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Bite Borrowers

twocents@thestreet.com (Allison Bisbey Colter) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:56 GMT

Even the most creditworthy consumers are footing the bill for the mortgage meltdown.

Kass: 20 Takeaways From the Fed's Move

twocents@thestreet.com (Doug Kass) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:01 GMT

Let's go over what we have learned from Tuesday's decision.

Kass: Another Rate Cut Would Be Utter Folly

twocents@thestreet.com (Doug Kass) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:13 GMT

A Fed loosening will have little effect and could have unintended, negative consequences.

Realtors: '08 Sales to Improve, but Slump Isn't Over

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:25 GMT

The group says existing-home sales could rebound slightly, but many expect more weakness.

Buying That Dream Home -- In Mexico

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31 GMT

The real estate market heats up south of the border.

Foreclosures Hit Record

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:48 GMT

Housing continues to lag, with woes concentrated in Florida and California.

Bush Subprime Plan: Too Much or Too Little?

twocents@thestreet.com (John Fout) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:08 GMT

Political meddling on mortgages could make things worse before they get better.

Your Home Not Selling? Swap It

twocents@thestreet.com (Suzanne Barlyn) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:10 GMT

Trading one home for another is an emerging possibility in a tough market.

Good Time to Look for a Second Home?

twocents@thestreet.com (Sheree R. Curry ) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:31 GMT

Condos and vacation homes look more attractive as prices decline.

Six Ways to Get a Better Mortgage Rate

twocents@thestreet.com (Karen Hube) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:27 GMT

Here are six strategies to qualify for a lower interest rate by boosting your credit score and reducing your debt.

ARM Borrowers Keep Moving to Fixed-Rate Loans

twocents@thestreet.com (Allison Bisbey Colter) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:21 GMT

Latest data from Freddie Mac show even the most creditworthy borrowers are still shying away from risky loans.