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Deciding to buy while just getting by: Low-income families and the housing market
Tracey Samuelson Apr 12, 2013
Would-be homeowners balance the risks of buying with benefits like building their assets and bettering their children's chances.
As foreclosure settlement checks go out, some 'laugh out loud'
Shannon Mullen Apr 12, 2013
Starting today, checks are on the way to victims of wrongful foreclosures as part of a $3.6 billion settlement between banks and federal regulators. But for most of those borrowers, it won’t exactly be Christmas in April.
Renting homes to recovering addicts, for a profit
Sarah Gross Apr 9, 2013
A growing number of U.S. homeowners are renting rooms to recovering addicts and turning their properties into so-called ‘sober homes.’ It's a hot but sketchy new real estate market.
Is the housing recovery leaving too many behind?
Shannon Mullen Apr 3, 2013
According to a report in the Washington Post, President Obama's administration is worried that the housing recovery is leaving too many people, including young people, behind.
No money down home loans return, with a twist
Mark Garrison Mar 25, 2013
No down payment mortgages died in a wave of foreclosures -- for nearly all Americans. But now they’re crawling out of the grave, for the wealthy, at least.
Real talk with your realtor: Be honest about your feelings
Kai Ryssdal Mar 28, 2013
Buying a house is a huge emotional decision. It's important to know the market you're buying in -- and just as important to construct a relationship with your realtor.
Return of the home ATM?
Adam Allington Mar 25, 2013
As the housing recovery boosts equity, will homeowners again use their properties as their own personal cash machines?
Homeownership: The right choice for low-income families?
Tracey Samuelson Mar 22, 2013
Advocates say home ownership is still a good way for low-income families to build wealth - but it shouldn't be their only form of savings
Santa Barbara: More than a playground for the rich and famous
Barbara Bogaev Mar 22, 2013
Santa Barbara is known for its beautiful, expansive homes. But the city's reputation doesn't tell the whole story of its housing market.
Surprise! Your home may no longer be underwater
David Gura Mar 19, 2013
More homeowners are going from underwater to above water on their mortgages, and that could mean some really good news for the economy.
