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Owning your own home is considered a fundamental right by most people, a natural progression into the world of independent living.

Designed to provide long-term housing affordability, the Community Land Trust helps homeowners create better neighborhoods.

In the past, interest rates and the housing market went hand and hand. As tighter lending standards decrease the number of applications, even low rates cannot help.

Most people consider owning their own home a fundamental right, a natural progression into the world of independent living.

John Wasik questions the economic and environmental sustainability of suburban living in the wake of the recent housing bubble and increasing fuel costs for commuters.

Whether the early payoff of a mortgage on a home is a smart financial move depends on the homeowner's preparation, personal circumstances, and goals.

The $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has a new deadline. $6,500 federal tax credit also available for existing homeowners. Learn $6,500 tax credit rules.

The move from the inner city to the sprawling suburbs of the 1950s reflected the goals of achieving the American Dream but left minorities outside of the equation.

The U.S. federal government extended unemployment benefits. Learn about unemployment compensation extensions of 2009. States administer unemployment insurance programs.

During the housing boom, people looked at renting as the option of last resort. Now that housing values are tumbling, this has definitely changed.

Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has established a tax credit up to $6,500 for qualified existing home owners purchasing a principal residence.

On November 6, 2009 the President signed an extension of the first-time home buyer tax credit. This extension expires on April 30, 2009 and provides an $8000 tax credit.

The economic climate in the postwar period was conducive to helping people realize the dream of homeownership.

Learn how to set up a worksheet that compares over 10 different types of car insurance discounts including homeownership, low mileage and paperless administration.

Don't struggle alone with mortgage problems and foreclosure worries. Legitimate foreclosure assistance and resources are available.

Homeownership provides many people with comfort, freedom, and financial security. But these pleasures could become nightmares if this purchase is made with friends.

The highly successful tax credit used to entice first-time home buyers was not only extended but also widened in scope by President Obama on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.

As shell-shocked Americans struggle with corporate bankruptcies, bank bailouts, tight credit & economic insecurity; home foreclosures maintain the negative fiscal cycle.

Learn about the new time extension and other important changes made to the first-time homebuyer credit program sponsored by the U.S. government.

Interpreting trends of the past can shed some light on the direction our future can take. However the current trends in the housing market are charting new ground.

When a mortgage is well below the market value of the home, is it OK to walk away from that mortgage even if the borrower can afford to pay?

Learn where to find sources detailing the latest foreclosure news within the state of Texas. Find out law changes, foreclosure programs and Texas foreclosure procedures.

The new government bail-out plan lacks the breadth to cover all of the borrowers in need, but it does provide relief for some. Is help really on the way?

Home purchase tax credits of $8000 or $6500 are promoted by a new U.S. program applicable to both first-time purchasers and repeat buyers of primary residence homes.

Adjustable rate mortgages have fallen in with subprime lending and gotten a bad rap. They are still good and will always be good for some consumers.

The IRS is now providing a tax credit of up to $6,500 for many homebuyers for a limited time, subject to restrictions. Purchasers need to act quickly.

Inheriting a house that has a mortgage can be a simple and easy way to begin assembling a real estate investment portfolio.

The government and banks are more eager than ever to help borrowers keep their homes. How can a borrower tell when to stay and when to just walk away?

The new Home Affordable Modification program from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is designed to help distressed homeowners prevent foreclosure. Here's how to proceed.

Here is a list of questions to consider when you're thinking of purchasing a house.

The stock market has reflected many investors' and consumers' worries about the credit markets. Many predict a recovery by year end, but this author sees it differently.

Property taxes are based on your city's assessment of your property value. Understanding how your home is valued and the appeal process can keep money in your pocket.

The real estate market has slowed significantly over the past year. Sub-prime mortgage defaults have been an early casuality of the bursting of the real estate bubble.

This is part one in a series of articles about buying your first home. In this article we will look at the reasons for buying or not buying a home.

Following the Brown v Board of Education case, the growing Civil Rights Movement found support among white Americans confronted by a contradiction to equality & justice.

When purchasing a new home, a mortgage can be a great investment tool. Making sense of fixed, arms, reverse amortization, and interest only loans can save you thousands.

Today's homeowners want homes to communicate their lifestyles, with energy efficiency, outdoor living and creative, open floor plans designed with purpose and style.

Buying a home is one of the largest investments most people make, so it's important to know as much as possible on how to get the most bang for the buck. In addition to r