Real Estate Q&A: Who Inherits The House?

After someone dies, probate helps distribute their assets. If there’s no will, state law decides. Children may inherit the home and choose to keep or sell it.

Funding Renovations with Home Equity

Homeowners who use a cash-out refinance for renovations should weigh the pros, cons and alternatives before tapping into home equity. 

New Tech Scams You Shouldn't Ignore

Three tech scams — fake SSA emails, Gmail alerts and Mac updates — are circulating. Experts warn to be alert and not click suspicious links.

Mortgage Rates Briefly Over 7% Before Mid-Day Improvement

Mortgage rates jumped sharply over the weekend as financial markets reacted to Moody's credit rating downgrade of the U.S.  News of the downgrade broke with only minutes left in Friday's market/business day, so most of the response played out when global markets opened again late last night. Th