The homebuyer tax credit extension approved last fall by Congress was given another 3-month extension this week. However, it might not be the type of extension you were hoping for if you recently joined the …

The Tiny Home Movement

‘Home Downsizing’ has started to catch on like wildfire, particularly in the last year. Many people are simply no longer able to pay their mortgages after being laid off or getting their …

Subletting & Housing on Craigslist
In a follow-up to yesterday’s 5 Ways to Use Craigslist to Save and Make Big Money post, there is one Craigslist use that I didn’t cover, because I thought it warranted …

How to Improve your Credit Score
Building, improving, and maintaining your credit score can seem like a daunting task, especially when you’re not particularly sure what the scores consist of. Each of the three major credit …

What is Fannie and Freddie?
The US Treasury finally bailed out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The markets are responding positively to the decision, as expected. So why this is such a big deal? Let’s start …

Ready for your First Home?
So, you have a decent income, you have a job you like (or at least don’t hate), you’re sick of renting, and thoughts of homeownership have been creeping into your head. …