Featured Articles

• Foreclosures are down: what that means for you

  The foreclosure rate fell for the 28th consecutive month, but what does that mean for homebuyers? If you're house-hunting, here's what you should know.

• Generation renter

  Since the market crashed - and took the real estate game with it - there has been a decrease in home-ownership and an increase in renters. But can finances explain that shift completely, or are there other forces at play?

• Is now the time to make home improvements?

  Now may be the perfect time to complete your home improvement projects. Find out why plus discover which upgrades will do the most for your home's value

• Best 2014 room additions for ROI: consider your location

  Your home is too small for your growing household but you love the location. Adding square footage or repurposing under-utilized space could be the solution. Just don't price yourself out of your market.

• What every homebuyer should know about mortgage rates in 2015

  With so many mortgage predictions for 2015 floating around online, it can be hard for homeowner-hopefuls to know which ones to pay attention to. That's where this breakdown comes in.

• 5 unexpected things that can tank a home's resale value

  Don't place an offer on that house yet! First, make sure the property isn't subject to any of these resale value killers.

• Boomers: On the move, or staying and remodeling?

  Everyone is trying to figure out where the Baby Boomers will live out their retirement years. Will they stay in their old homes and remodel for convenience or try to find a more accommodating locale? And the survey says…