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Movin' Out: The Least Popular States

7:00 am, February 05, 2010

A new study by United Van Lines highlights moving rates, showing which states are being flocked to (and which ones have residents going AWOL).

Sell Your Home: Add a Personal Touch

2:00 pm, January 08, 2010

It’s a tough market for sellers, but there are a few ways to make the best of it aside from standards like reducing the price and sprucing up.

Why Your Home May Decline in Value

9:31 am, January 08, 2010

The possibility of U.S. homes once again declining in value is higher than most Americans may think. Here’s the case for a poor 2010 housing market.

Are Low Home Appraisals Killing Deals?

10:30 am, January 05, 2010

Across the country, agents and homebuilders are complaining too many appraisals are coming in low, scuttling deals.

A Quandary for Home Downsizers

11:00 am, December 31, 2009

Today’s housing market is showing a few signs of perking up, but can be especially frustrating to one group: downsizers.

The Pros and Cons of Staging Your Home

4:30 pm, December 14, 2009

Realtors love to show homes in the best possible light, and homeowners will pay to make it happen. But is staging your home for sale worth it?

Treasury Changes Rules on Short Sales

1:00 pm, December 11, 2009

The Treasury Dept. is revamping its short sales policy to help financially swamped homeowners who can’t get a loan modification deal.

5 Signs You Need a New Home Appraiser

9:57 am, December 11, 2009

With fewer homes being sold, home appraisers have to go far to work. Here are five keys to knowing whether you should hire a new appraiser.

Mortgage Trends This Week: Dec. 7

10:42 am, December 07, 2009

A surprisingly positive U.S. employment report boosted thoughts of an economic recovery, and with it, higher mortgage rates.

Why Things Still Look Sour for the Housing Market

2:35 pm, December 03, 2009

BankingMyWay takes a look under the hood to see why homeowners remain in financial peril, and what can be done about it.

Home Values for Seniors on the Rise

Is the Foreclosure Crisis Over?

Mortgage Giant Sells HQ at Big Loss