Reappraising Appraisers   While our nation’s real estate downturn is still unfolding, there’s been lots of talk about how to prevent a repeat in the future.   Part of the fix to the problem involves better regulation of appraisers. Money Editor Stacy Johnson looks at some of the changes that are in the works. Video […]

Fears Grow Over Mortgage Giants   Stocks of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are being hammered as the housing slump spreads, but the Bush administration says it’s not planning a federal takeover of the mortgage giants.   Here’s the latest on the growing fears of Fannie and Freddic from AP reporter, Mark Smith…. (Video runs […]

Sale / Rent Back Schemes: Not Always What They Seem   As the slumping economy and ensuing credit crunch takes hold, and more and more people are struggling with their mortgage repayments, a number of companies are springing-up who offer a "sell / rentback" scheme. This type of proposal involves the homeowner having their house […]

Home Energy Audits   Free energy audits from your utility company are a popular way to save up to 30% on your energy bill… but you can always do it yourself!   Money Editor Stacy Johnson explains some of the areas you need to look at if you decide to go the do-it-yourself route, and […]

Credit Ignorance: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You   Consumers remain in the dark about how the credit-scoring system works in obtaining mortgages, insurance and credit cards, costing individuals as much as $28 billion each year, according to a recent survey.   Credit scores are a vital but often overlooked part of people’s financial […]

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