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In a housing market like this, you’d expect a good deal of buyer’s remorse out there. But 90% of homeowners say they don’t regret buying their current home, according to a survey released this week by Bankrate.com.

They sure are cute, but raising your kids is going to set you back some serious cash, according to recently released government data.

Even if a buyer is ready and waiting, a lender still may decline a short sale, even if the homeowner is struggling to pay his mortgage. It all comes down to cold, hard math.

Retirement planning isn’t about “the number,” but the numbers -- your assets, liabilities, expenses, and income. The more you know about those numbers, the more likely your retirement plan will become a reality instead of a pipe dream.

The number of mortgage-loan applications for home purchases dropped to its lowest level in 14 years last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.

My daughter made an offer on a townhouse that's owned by someone who owes more than the place is worth. She's heard nothing from the bank, yet the sale is scheduled to close soon. What should she do now?

A reader writes: I own an apartment in a condominium development that I am trying to sell. I have a potential buyer who wants to use an FHA loan because of its low down-payment requirements, but he says my project is not on FHA's "approved" list.

Mortgage rates stand little changed last week, holding steady for the most part compared to the prior week, Freddie Mac's data show.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has hit a record low, ticking down to an average 4.57% in week ended July 8, compared with 4.58% in the prior week, the latest interest-rate data compiled by Freddie Mac indicate.

The next few weeks are crucial for home buyers, who need to close on a house before the end of June to claim the federal home-buyer tax credit. A hiccup during the next month could cost a buyer thousands of dollars.

President Barack Obama signed Friday morning a three-month extension on the deadline for home buyers to obtain a federal home-buyer tax credit of up to $8,000.

In a misguided attempt to improve their credit scores, too many mortgage borrowers take steps that end up doing more harm than good.

An elderly couple own their home outright, and their adult children need cash. How would a reverse mortgage affect the couple's taxes, and their Medicare or Medicaid eligibility? Lew Sichelman offers some answers.

What does it take to make the move from a working life to retirement, and to make that move successfully? Not unlike the planning involved in any trip, you need a checklist to make sure you have everything you need to get from one place to another.

Mortgage rates recently hit record lows, boosting affordability for homes. If you even care.

Home prices fall 0.5% in March compared with February in 20 major U.S. cities.

The nation’s housing inventory is cluttered with foreclosures, short sales, and home builders willing to make a deal. If you’re in the market to buy a home today, you’re likely weighing the benefits of each type of property available for purchase.

Home buyers are close to gaining more time to obtain a federal home-buyer tax credit of up to $8,000.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average falls to a record low of 4.58% for the week ending July 1, Freddie Mac reports.

Borrowers will be better protected from unscrupulous lenders and predatory loans thanks to the far-reaching bank-reform bill the Senate passed Thursday night, consumer advocates said Friday.