The lowdown on construction loans
When you buy land or build a home, the financing options are unique. Here's the information you need.

What's your mortgage grade?
Lenders give you a letter grade, just like in school. But this one could cost you.

6 ways to slash mortgage costs
Before slicing off your piece of the American pie, make sure your mortgage financing is low fat.

Top 5 peeves of mortgage brokers
If you avoid these common goofs, chances are you'll get your broker on your side.

Top 10 mistakes home buyers make
A veteran home builder gives some tips on what NOT to do when buying a home.

What would you gain from refinancing?
Read these three real-life scenarios and find out.

Restoring historic property takes patience, cash
Fallen in love with a 200-year-old farmhouse? Careful. It could shake your financial foundation.

Interest on home equity loans is deductible - to a point
You can deduct interest on a home equity loan or line of credit — to a point.

Why and when to use your home's equity
Why and when to use home equity lines of credit and loans.

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