July 3, 2009

First Time Homebuyers Are Finding Bargains

First Time Homebuyers Are Finding Bargains

A collapsed housing market means first time home buyers are finding bargains, and the new $8,000 tax credit isn't hurting either. Money Talks news editor Stacy Johnson explains: (Video runs 1:49)

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July 2, 2009

Credit Card Late Charges

Credit Card Late Charges

AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains why late fees can occur on credit card statements, even if the bill arrived on the due date. (Video runs :56)

It's always a good idea to pay your credit card bill online, and just to be on the safe side, schedule it to post one day ahead of the due date.

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July 1, 2009

Real Estate News - July 2009

Real Estate News - July 2009

Our July 2009 Newsletter is now online for you…

From the right Nav Menu, Find "PAGES AND NEWSLETTERS" and Select "July 2009 below "Our Monthly Newsletters".

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June 30, 2009

Mortgage Rates: You May Have Missed the Bottom

Mortgage Rates: You May Have Missed the Bottom

For those waiting until interest rates bottomed out before they either purchased a home, or refinanced the one they're in, it may be too late.

We warned our readers a couple of months ago about the risk involved in trying to time the markets, both from a home buying and mortgage point of view.

Now, the Federal Reserve has signaled that it won't try to do more than it previously planned to pull down mortgage rates and other long-term interest rates.

For homeowners hoping to refinance at a lower interest rate, the Fed doesn't seem to be offering any fresh encouragement.

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke may have decided there was too much risk in trying to boost efforts to push long-term rates down, with the market leaning in the other direction. Besides, the Fed has said it views rising long-term rates as a sign that the economy is getting better.

Could mortgage rates dive again? Sure — if the economy crumbles.

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June 29, 2009

5 Cheap Do-It-Yourself Repairs

5 Cheap Do-It-Yourself Repairs

In today's economy, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Here are 5 cheap home repairs you can make today that will save money tomorrow. (Video runs 1:29)

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