Featured Articles

• Increasing demand for home rentals creates opportunity for landlords

  Thinking about becoming a landlord? Read why now might be the right time to jump into the rental business and what you need to know first.

• Fannie Mae finances home and remodeling in one mortgage

  Whether buying a home or refinancing and adding to your current home's value by remodeling, you may be facing a cash crunch. Find the financial solution you need with Fannie Mae's HomeStyle Renovation mortgage.

• Rising building material costs: remodel now -- or later?

  The escalating cost of building materials at first glance seems odd, given the slow-down in construction. Find out why material costs are high, whether they'll continue to rise and whether to remodel now, or wait.

• 2 for 1: Buying a home while paying for repairs

  If you have your eye on a fixer-upper, you are in luck. You can use renovation loans to pay for your mortgage and home repairs as well.

• Is a HUD 203(k) loan right for you?

  For people who want to buy and fix up a home, a HUD 203(k) loan might be the best form of financing. Review the advantages and disadvantages.

• Line vs. loan: choosing home equity financing

  One way to finance home improvement projects that add value or increase your enjoyment of your home is by borrowing against your home equity. Learn whether a HELOC or equity loan is the best way to go.

• Green upgrades: will home buyers pay more?

  Studies indicate green home improvements in some parts of the country do more than just save money on utility bills. They can often improve your home's selling price and shorten its time on the market.