real estate and housing news

..."Effectively, the federal government has now become the nation's mortgage lender"...

Savers are losers...

An interesting writeup on mindset of the wealthy people.

A breather in this tough market.

Emphasizes why it is so important to find a reliable, trustworthy and licensed real estate agent when you are looking to purchase a new home. Always verify the credentials of your agent before using them to save yourself a lot of headaches.

Or maybe any salesman.

"We are not out of the woods by any means."

Everything is so expensive nowadays due to high costs of energy and food. It is more important than ever to learn the tips to save money on your groceries.

You'd better do some smart thinking before starting your home renovation. Some renovations will not pay off.

Importing most of the food from mainland pushes the food price even higher on top of the rising price.

I like this quote from the article:

"Families there are certainly paying the price for living in paradise."

The Royal Bank of Scotland has advised clients to brace for a full-fledged crash in global stock and credit markets over the next three months as inflation paralyses the major central banks.

Get informed on how frequently your car really need to have oil changed.

Honda rolls out fuel cell car-Japanese automaker's hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity promises twice the efficiency of gas-electric hybrids.

Foreclosure prevention is a messy business - more art than science. Here, an inside look at why some people get a loan workout and others don't.

No area is immune to the housing crisis.