If you've been thinking of buying a house, you probably know that you should start saving up toward a down payment. However, if you've ever asked yourself how much you should be saving, you're not ...

If you’ve sold a home, then you’re probably familiar with the capital gains tax – the government’s way of getting a piece of the accrued appreciation in your home. If you’ve owned your house for more ...

As a buyer, one of the biggest hurdles you'll be faced with is deciding how much you can spend. On the one hand, you'll definitely want to make sure that you purchase a home that suits your needs, but ...

First, we need to understand that residential real estate values are based upon what it costs an average consumer per month to buy a home. The mortgage companies call this number P.I.T.I. which ...

Q: What do you think about owning single family home rental real estate vs. investing in the stock market? A: I have seen several families do well with rental real estate, but only by owning several ...

Over a decade ago, I learned about a pioneering course at Cabrillo College in California. In it, students collected survey data in their neighborhoods on issues such as youth gangs or discrimination ...