Housing & Real Estate

  • 10 Money-Saving Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent

    When perusing the listings of homes for sale, it may seem easiest to just contact the first real estate agent who pops up or whose name appears in the mailer you received. But the truth is, real estate agents have…

  • 12 Ways to Insure Your Home for Less

    The wealth of many families is tied to the value of their home, and it makes sense to protect that investment with an insurance policy — something that’s probably required anyway if you have a mortgage. Homeowners insurance covers you…

  • Your First House: 13 Tips for Saving and Buying

    The advantages of home ownership are many: building equity; tax deductions; the promise of appreciating value; and having a place that belongs to you. With mortgage rates at historic lows, this is an opportune time to take the big step.…

  • Score Savings by Refinancing Your Mortgage

    Housing is one of the biggest expenses most people shoulder, so reducing your monthly housing bill can make a big difference in your overall budget. For the millions of people who have a mortgage, refinancing provides one of the best…

  • 10 Best Cheap Cities for Raising a Family

    Americans thinking about having a family can expect to spend close to a quarter-million dollars to raise each child to the age of 18, according to a 2013 government estimate. If the total seems shocking, consider moving to a community…