Real Estate

First-time homebuyers can get a lot of help from federal, city and state governments. Here are some programs to look

Here’s Rosie’s best advice for finding your little piece of get-away-from-it-all paradise: 1. Location, location, location: There are so many factors

Most people go for a conventional, 30-year loan from a bank or mortgage company that requires you to make a

If you’re a patient person and are willing to do some due diligence, you can get a great deal on

If you’re renting, you’re lining the pockets of the person who owns the home you live in. If you buy

First, get out an area map and identify the general areas you deem most desirable. Consider these factors: Distance (or

You’ve saved up the money, and now you want to buy a house. Should it be a new one or

Forget about “flipping” a house to turn a profit within a year or two after buying it. Jaren L. Davis,

The best way to jump on an opportunity is to be prepared for it when it happens. If you’re hoping

The short answer: Ask for it. With home prices at rock-bottom and fewer people able to qualify for mortgages, sellers

In this market, I’d say you do. When money was freer and people were buying and selling homes as quickly