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Many have found ways to avoid homelessness just in the nick of time. You may have to give up your house, but you DON'T have to become homeless! 7 good ideas

Is now the best time for refinancing your mortgage? Here's why I chose to go for a home refinance and what I needed to do to lower my mortgage rate.

Is it a good time to refinance your home now? It was for me! But it might not be for you. Here's when to refinance your mortgage + Steps to refinance a home

I bought a 2-10 home warranty - in addition to homeowners insurance. I think a 2-10 home buyers warranty is worth the money -- see how I've used it so far.

I just bought my very first house, and I've got some helpful tips for first-time homebuyers. Here are the steps to buying a house for the first time, plus some valuable lessons that I learned.

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Roommates can make a lot of things easier including paying your monthly house payment! However, roommates aren't for everyone. Here are some things to think about before you find a roommate.

All about your debt to credit limit ratio -- what it means, all the ways your FICO score could affect you, and how to improve your debt to credit limit ratio and your FICO score. Plus, how to tell if you've got TOO much debt!

Closing fees can range from $2,500 to $5,000... or more! Looking for tips on negotiating closing costs? Here's a list of the home closing costs that can be negotiated, and those that can't.

Do you think you can truly afford the home that you're currently living in? According to Suze Orman, chances are you cannot. Here are some of the indicators that you cannot afford your home.

These days, your best financial move is to find your own creative ways to save money on the home mortgage. In effect, cheap mortgages are easier to come by than you might think. You just need to do a few things differently.

If you think you're too smart to be a victim of mortgage fraud, think again! Con artists are out there and they are very good. They know how to find your weakness and convince you that they are your savior. This video explains in depth how they do it.

Do you need to buy homeowners insurance? Thankfully, the process of getting an up-to-date home insurance online quote these days is easy... and quick. Yep, the Internet can lead you to the best deal around without ever leaving your house! Here are tips for finding home insurance quotes online.

If the government can bail out AIG, why aren't everyone's debts also canceled? That's a good question, but is it a good idea? Here's what you need to know about the latest mortgage crisis and how these government bailouts will affect you.

Are you REALLY ready to buy a new home? Are you buying more house than you can actually afford? Are your friends and Realtor trying to convince you to buy more than you need? Don't dig yourself into a hole... Here are a few things to think about before you sign on the dotted line.

If you're considering purchasing or renovating a home, there are several ways to turn your expenses into tax deductions. In this article we discuss tips to decrease your tax bill when purchasing a home.

The average person spends more time choosing between mortgage options and lenders than they do considering the proper amount of the loan they can afford. Here's how to get the right home mortgage for you.

We discuss the basics of homeowners insurance coverages and what everyone should know about the limits of their homeowners coverage.