Pete Gerardo, contributor

Buying a short sale home can get you a great deal. In fact, it should, because short sale transactions are not exactly fast or easy much of the time.

It’s not always easy to remove your ex from the mortgage, but it’s possible. Here are several strategies you can try.

Refinance applicants can reduce their costs by avoiding mistakes during the application process. This is the best way to refinance.

What does a real estate agent do to sell your home? It depends on the level of service you want, what you;re willing to pay, and how good your agent is.

You can apply for a mortgage refinance in person, over the phone or online. Just make sure that the company is legitimate before providing personal information online or over the phone.

Your closing date can make or break your move. Consider these five items when choosing when to close.

Home remodeling isn’t always easy, and financing home improvements can be intimidating. But it’s not that hard — you don’t even need home equity to do it.

Which home improvement projects can you do yourself, and which should you hire out?

Home remodeling ROI tells you which projects are likely to deliver the highest payoff. The right home improvements deliver comfort, security, good looks, and additional value.