What is a Mortgage?

Some refer to a mortgage as a home loan, lien, deed, etc. Regardless of the terminology, a mortgage is essentially an agreement between a bank and a borrower looking to purchase property.

Robin Williams Buys Villa Sorriso in Napa, California

According to sources, Robin Williams and his new wife Susan Schneider, have purchased Villa Sorriso in Napa Valley, California.

Kickstarter Finds Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York

The crowd-source fundraising firm Kickstarter spent a little over $3.5 million of $10 million it secured from Union Square Ventures and Thrive Capital to buy its Brooklyn Headquarters.

Prime Minister of Qatar Spends $47 million on a NYC Mansion

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Aby Rosen's mansion on 22 East 71st was originally purchased in 2004 for $15.65million.

Bruno Mars Buys Mulholland Pad for $3.254 million

According to Curbed, Bruno Mars recently purchased house on Mulholland Drive
boasting 3-bedrooms, 3.5-baths, sauna, steam shower,

Landon Donovan - He Shoots, He Scores!

Los Angeles Galaxy captain Landon Donovan has been on a recent winning streak on and off the field.

Brooklyn Home Stirs Up Blog World

Listing of a Brooklyn Home Ignites Blog Readers

By Elizabeth A. Harris

"...Buying or selling a home in New York City has long required rugged skin and a strong stomach,

Galveston,Texas & Department of Housing and Urban Development Battle it Out

Galveston Still Holding Out in Public Housing Fight

By Robbie Whelan

 "...Earlier this month, the Journal visited Galveston to report on a controversy

Eco-Housing & Public Space

 Futuristic Eco-Housing & Visionary Green Public Space Ideas

By - Steph

"...When it comes to sustainable housing and urban recreation, multi-functionality and biomimicry

How Rising Gas Prices Transfer Over to Decreased Housing Development

A recent study by the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. claims their is a direct inverse correlation between gasoline prices and house construction development.

U.S. Gold Medalist Michael Phelps - Out With The Old, In With The New

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, is getting rid of his Baltimore Condo

U.S. Gold Medalist Soccer Star Abby Wambach Heads to Portland, Oregon

Abby Wambach, co-captain of the U.S. women's soccer team is reported to have purchased a nearly 4,000 square-foot home

New Plans for Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo, California is beginning to see new development  and the formation of an eco-friendly

U.S. Gold Medalist Carmelo Anthony - Gold in Basketball, Bronze in Real Estate

The New York Knicks' small forward Carmelo Anthony has been doing nothing but winning recently.

Venice, California - Home of Dennis Hopper Sold

The beautiful Venice, CA home of the late actor Dennis Hopper recently sold for $5million

Mortgage Delinquencies Still On The Rise

Mortgage delinquencies rose in second quarter, trade group says

By E. Scott Reckard and Alejandro Lazo

"...The Mortgage Bankers Assn., in a quarterly delinquency survey issued Thursday,

Los Angeles, California - Slow Sales, Rising Prices

Southern California housing market sees price gains as sales slow

By Alejandro Lazo

"...The median home price in Southern California hit its highest point in nearly four years

Rising Mortgage Rates - Freddie Mac Report

Mortgage rates rise for third straight week, Freddie Mac reports
By E. Scott Reckard

"... fixed mortgage rates rose for the third straight week after setting all-time lows,

FICO Score - Valid Measure?

Are FICO scores outdated in rating risk of home loan applicants?

By Kenneth R. Harney

"...You've got some company. Digital Risk, a mortgage analytics firm, is mounting an unusual frontal assault on one of the lending industry's sacred cows.

Northridge, CA - Worth the Investment?

California home buyers have recently been buzzing about homes in Northridge, CA.

Tiger Woods Takes a Swing and Lands in the Rough

Tiger Woods, arguably the most well known golfer in the world, has just sold his Corona del Mar property for roughly $2.2 million - taking a nearly $800,000 loss

"Titanic" Star Kate Winslet Rents Her Chelsea Condo

Kate Winslet has listed her immaculate 4-bedroom, 3.5-batroom duplex for

Trulia's IPO

Trulia Inc. filed for an initial public offering yesterday in an effort to