It's billed as the American Dream and yet for some it's been an all-time American nightmare. Still "the home is central to American life" writes the National Association of Homebuilders in its report titled: Homeownership Works, released earlier this year.

When you look at your holiday calendars you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations -- shopping, entertaining, children's pageants, charity work, decorating the house, and so much more.

The decision to sell your home can come with a mixed bag of emotions.

The conventional 30-year fixed averaged an all-time record low at 4.01 percent; likewise the 15-year fixed averaged an all-time record low at 3.28 percent for the week.

There's good reason that over half of all Americans are homeowners. Social and financial benefits are key factors when it comes to deciding to buy.

If you're like many sellers, listing your home for sale creates a challenge to keep the home show-ready at all times. That can be difficult enough.

 Are you getting ready for a big move? It can be one of life's most stressful events. For children this effect is amplified. It can be intimidating, confusing, and even scary. Here are 10 things you can do to make moving fun for the family.

Tidying up your home for your open house or a buyer's showing can make all the difference when it comes to selling your home. Yet, sometimes sellers neglect to do this even though it will help increase their chances of getting an offer.

Each time economic data is released or major events happen anywhere in the world, markets react in some sort of way. Lately, markets have been somewhat subdued as the reports have been mixed with both good and not so good data, although it has been positive for mortgage rates which keep going lower.

Today's market can be a difficult one for many sellers to navigate. And while your real estate agent can advise you, the ultimate decision of what offer to accept is entirely up to you.

The most popular real estate slogan has always been "location, location, location." Well, folks, there's a new slogan in town, and his name is "price, price, price." You can have the most fabulous Malibu beach house, but if you are overpriced, you won't sell in today's market.

The economy has put a strain on thousands of households across the nation. In these tough times, many homeowners are struggling in the face of foreclosure. What are the consequences of defaulting on your loan? And what can you do to prevent this loss?

If you are ready to buy your first house, congratulations! This is an exciting time that can bring you sweet rewards. It's also a time, however, full of questions. Here are a few do's and don'ts to get you started.