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There are two types of 40-year mortgages: those being offered by a very limited number of direct lenders, and the mortgage modification program from the U.S. government.

These two loan types enable you to access the equity in your home without the need to take a new first mortgage. Here's how to decide which option is best for you.Read more

Mortgage rates directly affect how much a buyer can afford to borrow. Here's a closer look at historical mortgage rates over time.Read more

Even after the last few crazy years in the real estate market, home ownership continues to be part of the American Dream for millions of people.Read more ›

Many people still consider home ownership to be "The American Dream." However, the dream can quickly become a nightmare if you are stuck with a mortgage you can't afford.Read more

In order to get a quick sale, it is essential to differentiate your home from the others on the market.Read more ›

Investors are taking a closer look at the rental housing market.Read more ›

Don't have the credit history or other formal credentials to get a traditional home loan?  No worries, there's an alternative way to get the home of your dreams: owner financing (aka seller financing).Read more ›

Those of us familiar with selling property know real estate agents don't come cheap.Read more ›

If you'd like us to answer one of your investing questions in our weekly Ask The Expert Q&A column, email us at [email protected]Read more ›

When you are trying to decide whether or not to refinance your mortgage, you have to take a lot of things into account to make an intelligent decision.Read more ›

Despite an ever-improving economy and an optimism surrounding the stock markets, the housing sector remains in a deep funk.  The foreclosure crisis continues to take its time getting untangled -- based on the alarming levels of foreclosure activity in 2009 and 2010, the glut of unsold homes may take several more years to whittle down.Read more ›