From a list of 744 eligible towns nationwide, Carmel, Indiana ranked first in CNNMoney's Top Places To Live 2012.

Eariler this week, the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its 2-day meeting which ended August 1, 2012. Since the release, mortgage rates have dropped.

Home resales climbed 2% last month as the housing market continues its slow, steady recovery.

Mortgage rates are lower this year, and closing costs are, too.

Single-family housing starts were above 500,000 for the fourth straight month in July, a mark not met since the federal home buyer tax credit of 2010.

Over prolonged periods of time, water can warp, buckle, and/or cup hardwood flooring, leading to an expensive and time-consuming repair process.

Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week this week. Could this be the end of rock-bottom mortgage rates?

For August 2012, the National Association of Homebuilders reports the monthly Housing Market Index at 37 -- an increase of more than 100% from one year ago and the highest HMI value since February 2007.

Rising home prices are taking a toll on today's home buyers. For the first time in 4 quarters -- and despite falling mortgage rates -- home affordability is sinking.

Should you lease a new car, or should you buy one? Like most financial questions, the answer depends on your situation

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According to data from RealtyTrac, a national foreclosure-tracking firm, the number of foreclosure filings dipped below 192,000 in July 2012, a 3 percent decrease from the month prior.