http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx Rates, analysis and mortgage-hunting tips en-us Copyright 2010, Bankrate Inc. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:27:42 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 Regional home auctions are different from auctions at the courthouse. Here are tips for each. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/12-tips-to-buying-a-home-at-auction-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/12-tips-to-buying-a-home-at-auction-1.aspx Researching the neighborhood can prevent your dream house from becoming a house of horror. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/when-dream-house-becomes-horror-home.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/when-dream-house-becomes-horror-home.aspx How much home you can buy at median prices varies greatly among these 12 U.S. cities. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/home-values-median-prices-in-12-cities.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/home-values-median-prices-in-12-cities.aspx In a buyers' market, dicker with the seller to help finance a roof repair and ask for a cash credit. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/does-buyer-or-seller-pay-for-roof-repair.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/does-buyer-or-seller-pay-for-roof-repair.aspx Make a splash without spending much cash with these 10 quick and easy home projects. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/10-quick-ways-to-upgrade-your-home-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/10-quick-ways-to-upgrade-your-home-1.aspx Mixed jobs report yields higher rates, at least initially; first-person account of household survey. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/mortgage-matters.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/mortgage-matters.aspx Mortgage insurance premium payments will not hound a homeowner forever. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-insurance-won-t-last-forever.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-insurance-won-t-last-forever.aspx Demographics may mean tomorrow's home will get smaller, cheaper and more energy-efficient. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/what-s-ahead-for-the-housing-market-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/what-s-ahead-for-the-housing-market-1.aspx Rates rise as buyers chase deadlines that could make a difference of thousands of dollars. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/mortgage-rate-slide-ends.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/mortgage-rate-slide-ends.aspx See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/interest-rate-roundup8-141520.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/interest-rate-roundup8-141520.aspx Greg McBride explains why mortgage rates inched higher this week. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage-rates-feb-4-2010.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage-rates-feb-4-2010.aspx Mortgage rates rose a bit, and deadlines loom for the homebuyer tax credits and Fed actions. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-up-for-first-time-in-2010.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-up-for-first-time-in-2010.aspx Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rate-trend-index8-140988.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rate-trend-index8-140988.aspx Maybe foreclosures help the economy more than they hurt it; Jan. jobs report comes out Friday. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/how-harmful-are-foreclosures.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/how-harmful-are-foreclosures.aspx Take a look at the different types of mortgages on the market to decide which would be best for you. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/which-mortgage-is-right-for-you-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/which-mortgage-is-right-for-you-1.aspx