Measuring The Benefits Of Home Ownership
Price appreciation is the biggest factor, but it's not the only thing to consider.

Five Mistakes That Make House Flipping A Flop
If you're just looking to get rich quick, you could end up in the poorhouse.

Get A Round-Trip Investment With International REITs
Avoid being left behind as REITs expand beyond U.S. borders.

Add Up Costs To Score Cheapest Mortgage
What looks like a good deal often amounts to hidden costs. Learn to find and avoid them.

Top 10 Features Of A Profitable Rental Property
Find out what factors you should weigh when searching for income-producing real estate.

Interest-Only Mortgages: Home Free Or Homeless?
These loans can be beneficial, but for many borrowers, they present a financial trap.

Selling Your Home In A Down Market
Find out what you can do to improve your chances of having a quick sale.

Defeasance Reduces Commercial Real Estate Fees
Try this alternative to short-term variable-rate financing when using leverage to buy property.

Is A Housing Co-op Right For You?
Find out the rules and obligations before buying.

Sell Your Rental Property For A Profit
Being a landlord can be taxing, especially when you want to sell. Find out how to reduce your burden.

Rate Freeze To Cool Mortgage Meltdown
The U.S. government is offering help to subprime borrowers. Is this a cure or a curse?

Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac, Boon Or Boom?
These two companies are crucial to the mortgage market, but are they ticking timebombs?

CDOs And The Mortgage Market
These structured products contribute to keeping borrowing rates low.

No Longer Nomads: The History Of Real Estate
From caves to condos, we look at how homo sapiens hunted for a home.

The Rise And Demise Of New Century Financial
A case study in how poor planning toppled a subprime mortgage giant.

Who Is To Blame For The Subprime Crisis?
From lenders to buyers to hedge funds, it appears everyone has blood on their hands.

The Fuel That Fed The Subprime Meltdown
Take a look at the factors that caused this market to flare up and burn out.

Why Housing Market Bubbles Pop
Home price appreciation is not assured. Can you withstand the volatility in this market?

The Emergence Of Global Real Estate
Find out how this sector can occupy a unique role in a diversified investment portfolio.

Tips For The Prospective Landlord
Investing in rental property can generate serious income, but there's more to it than collecting rent.

Smart Real Estate Transactions
If you have property to sell and want to avoid capital gains tax, a Section 1031 exchange may be the answer.

Basic Valuation Of A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) 
Find out why funds from operations is a superior measure of REIT performance.

The Impact of Interest Rates on Real Estate Investment Trusts
REITs are high-yield investments, but do they have an inverse relationship with interest rates? Find out.

What Are REITs?
Looking for an income security that rivals small-cap stocks? It may be time to learn about real estate investment trusts.