Mortgages and Banking

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Financing Options for the Future: Mortgage Options

In the third article of the four-part series, contractors will learn how to advise... More

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Mix Shift: Sized and Priced to Sell

As higher end second-time move-up and move-up demand softens, momentum kicks up... More

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Mix Shift: Sized and Priced to Sell

As higher end second-time move-up and move-up demand softens, momentum kicks up... More

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Financing--It's Back

More money, new lenders, and relaxed credit standards revitalize the once-flagging market for home improvement financing. More

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Will The Shutdown Affect The Housing Market?

The effects of the stalemate in Washington will likely grow worse the longer it lasts. More

Florida Offers Principal Reductions to Underwater Homeowners

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has announced plans to set aside $350 million for mortgage principal reduction grants to homeowners who owe more than their houses are worth. More

Maryland Faces Second Foreclosure Wave

Supplies of foreclosed homes are drying up in much of the U.S. But Maryland is experiencing a new rush of foreclosures, after a lag of several years. More

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More rooftops in the works? Maybe ... or maybe not

The housing outlook may not be as rosy at it seems at first blush. What are the headwinds, the challenges, and the drags on housing behavior that may materially effect roofers' business in 2013? More

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How FHA-Insured Loans Can Help Homeowners Afford to Remodel

Using 203(k) loans and energy efficiency mortgages, homeowners who may not have the funding can still upgrade and remodel. More

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Sales Alchemy: Getting Prospects off the Dime

Several remodelers offer suggestions such as offering bath packages, using seminars to sell, and offering financing to help prospects make the decision to remodel. More

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