12 May 2008
Real estate editor Maryann Haggerty and columnist Elizabeth Razzi respond to a question adapted from a recent online chat.
11 May 2008
Real estate editor Maryann Haggerty and columnist Elizabeth Razzi respond to a question adapted from a recent online chat.
Second Mortgage
11 May 2008
· A mortgage with a lien position subordinate to the first mortgage. That means if the borrower defaults and the house is foreclosed upon, the second-lien holder will be paid from what's left after the first-lien holder gets its money.
Shreds, Reds and Stony Beds
11 May 2008
Properly applied mulch can help retain moisture in the soil, suppress weeds and control soil temperature.
Profiles in Tenacity: Short-Sale Buyers
11 May 2008
Laurel Wittman and her husband, Eduardo Lopes, are examples of a rare species: successful short-sale buyers.
A New System to Prepare for the Next Crisis
10 May 2008
Last week, I discussed what I see as a serious weakness in the way the mortgage system deals with default risk. Essentially, interest rate risk premiums collected from borrowers that are not needed to meet current losses are paid as income to investors and not reserved to meet future losses.
Hang Tight -- It Can't Be This Bad Forever
10 May 2008
I'll admit it: When home prices were soaring in my neighborhood, it made me feel really smart.
Missed Potential Along the Potomac
10 May 2008
The nation's capital is proud of its miles of wonderful waterfront parks. For locals and tourists, waterfront cafes can be just as wonderful.
Appraisal Changes Face Resistance
10 May 2008
A legal brawl is breaking out over how homes are appraised, at what cost and by whom. The outcome could directly affect how much you pay for your next piece of real estate and how much money you can borrow.
A Southeast Spot Blossoming With Charm
10 May 2008
The fact that Hillcrest is a front-porch-sitting, dog-walking, back-fence-chatting, heavily voting community is not that unusual in this area.
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