Most of us have heard the saying that knowledge is power. This certainly holds true as it relates to mortgages and real estate.

Since Sept. 18, 2007, the Federal Reserve has lowered short-term interest rates seven times.

Last week, I came across an interesting video called “The Money Masters” that gives insight into the Federal Reserve System.

Foreclosures have continued to rise dramatically during 2008.

For most people, a home is the biggest investment they will ever make.

Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a three-week series on programs designed to pay off a mortgage quicker.

Editor’s note: This is the third installment of a three-week series on programs designed to pay off a mortgage quicker.

For those of you thinking about buying or refinancing a home anytime soon, it would be a good idea to take a close look at your credit scores.

There are many factors that go into the pricing of the interest rate on your mortgage.

When it comes to getting a mortgage, appraisals are an essential part of the process.

Many might remember the television ads that played frequently several years ago.

I read an interesting advertisement in a local big city newspaper. It was entitled: “How you can get super rich with San Francisco’s commercial real estate.”

One of the initiatives introduced as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 involved the government sending checks to taxpayers to stimulate the economy.

Recently, I read an interesting article in Broker magazine about a new program designed to help single mothers in need.

Many homeowners purchased their homes within the last few years for little or nothing down. Since that time, the economic climate has changed dramatically. House values have been rapidly declining....