©2006 Century 21 Real Estate Corporation. ® and sm - trademark and servicemark of Century 21 Real Estate Corporation. Each office independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer. All of the information on this Web site is believed to be true and accurate, but is not guaranteed or warranted in any way.
Bankrate.com: Today's new storiesAll the new personal finance stories of the dayJumbo loan rates finally decline The interest rates for jumbo mortgage loans are coming down, but standards for qualifying are much tighter. Mortgage analysis Each week Bankrate surveys mortgage rates around the country, and senior reporter Holden Lewis analyzes what the changes mean. Rate Trend Index -- Mortgages Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home. Interest Rate Roundup Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts. HELOC is not interest-only forever A home equity line of credit does not remain interest-only forever, says Dr. Don Taylor. Deferring tax on condemned rental Owners of condemned rental real estate can defer capital gains if they purchase another rental, says CPA George Saenz. Relief from the cost of filing Chapter 7 Who can help? The Bankruptcy Adviser counsels a debt-ridden reader who can't afford the cost of filing for bankruptcy. Home sellers find FSBO help online "For sale by owner" companies offer the promise of lower costs when selling your home. Buying mutual funds: load or no-load? Before investing in funds, it makes sense to understand ALL the fees, and whether advisers add any value. Arbitration and your rights on the job You could lose your right to sue if you feel you've been treated unfairly by your employer. |