real estate

I have nothing against people owning homes, even though I’m regularly down on the retail real estate industry and the debt associated with mortgages. It would be great if we …

A pair of opinion polls carried out earlier this year brought to light some interesting views about the American Dream. While the dream is indeed dead for many, it’s not …

When I was inexperienced buying homes and before I took up real estate as a sideline business, I used to think that home inspections would protect me from making a …

The Census Bureau collects a wealth of data about Americans, besides just trying to count us. They also collect facts about how we live, including the structures we live in. These …

It’s hard to work up much sympathy when you hear corporate executives lamenting about some economic problem that’s holding their business back. After all, they’re getting a seven-figure bonus to …

One of the frustrating things about personal finance is watching people, smart people, make the same mistakes over and over. Those bad decisions happen at the personal level, then bubble …

“Free” may be the most beautiful word in the English language. Free beer, free food, free tuition, tax-free, cellulite free… the list of magical phases goes on. But topping them …

If you have any friends in the arts, you’ve probably been hit up for money via crowdfunding, a mass gathering of wallets designed to push forward new projects that need …

You’ve probably seen the television commercials.  The likes of Alex Trebek, former Senator Fred Thompson, Henry Winkler, and Pat Boone are featured, all telling you with a concerned look — …

You see them on TV — the parade of “B” actors talking in smooth, reassuring tones about how great a reverse mortgage can be. If it’s such a great deal, …