http://www.houselogic.com/home-taxes-financing/Houselogic content for category Home Taxes & Financingen-usThu, 24 May 2012 16:39:56 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/americans-want-government-support-30-year-mortgages/Americans support government mortgage programs when they find out that removing support would cause mortgage rates to rise. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:39:56 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/americans-want-government-support-30-year-mortgages/http://www.houselogic.com/news/fannie-mae-freddie-mac/congress-eyes-bill-help-responsible-home-owners-refinance/Two senators try to make it easier to refinance Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:32:51 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/fannie-mae-freddie-mac/congress-eyes-bill-help-responsible-home-owners-refinance/http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/South-Carolina-lawmakers-repurpose-money-set-aside-for-struggling-homeowners/South Carolina eyes spending its national mortgage settlement money on job creation. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:18:36 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/South-Carolina-lawmakers-repurpose-money-set-aside-for-struggling-homeowners/http://www.houselogic.com/news/foreclosure-guide/bank-america-offers-short-sale-bonus-nationally/Bank of American is now offering a bonus to financially troubled mortgage customers who agree to short sell their homes. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:10:08 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/foreclosure-guide/bank-america-offers-short-sale-bonus-nationally/http://www.houselogic.com/news/foreclosure-guide/realtors-attorneys-general-warn-home-owners-beware-loan-fraud-scams/The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the California District Attorneys Association warn of foreclosure settlement scams. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:45:36 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/foreclosure-guide/realtors-attorneys-general-warn-home-owners-beware-loan-fraud-scams/http://www.houselogic.com/news/foreclosure-guide/few-respond-foreclosure-review-offer/Feds want to review millions of foreclosures to make sure banks followed the rules, but former home owners aren’t interested in the offer. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:31:55 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/foreclosure-guide/few-respond-foreclosure-review-offer/http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/taxes-incentives/real-estate-ira/Real estate makes a great retirement plan: Put a rental property into an IRA, play by IRS rules, and you’ll grow your investment tax-free until retirement. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:58 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/taxes-incentives/real-estate-ira/http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/defaults-gain-a-personal-touch/ Mon, 14 May 2012 13:26:51 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/defaults-gain-a-personal-touch/http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/mortgage-rates-set-3rd-new-record-row/Credit is tight, but mortgage rates are low, low, low. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:49:29 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/mortgage-rates-set-3rd-new-record-row/http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-taxes-financing/dont-pay-credit-repair-use-these-diy-tips-instead/You can clean up your own credit for free, so don’t waste money on a credit improvement cure. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:46:31 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-taxes-financing/dont-pay-credit-repair-use-these-diy-tips-instead/http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/bank-america-knock-6-figures-underwater-mortgages/BofA will reduce mortgages for financially troubled home owners who owe more than their homes are worth. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:13:51 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/bank-america-knock-6-figures-underwater-mortgages/http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/refinancing/refinance-underwater-mortgage/Having a second mortgage or home equity line can make refinancing an underwater mortgage nearly impossible, but one of these five strategies might bail out your refinance. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:24:57 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/refinancing/refinance-underwater-mortgage/http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/california-loosens-requirements-for-mortgage-aid/A $2 billion California mortgage assistance program expands its offerings. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:28:48 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/california-loosens-requirements-for-mortgage-aid/http://www.houselogic.com/news/refinancing/scammers-posing-as-government-linked-refinancing-programs/Fraudsters call home owners pretending to offer help with latest government anti-foreclosure program. Fri, 04 May 2012 15:33:58 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/refinancing/scammers-posing-as-government-linked-refinancing-programs/http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/state-farm-sues-attorney-general-to-block-inquiry/State Farm tries to derail Texas officials' investigation into why the company canceled Gulf Coast home owners' policies. Thu, 03 May 2012 13:05:53 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/state-farm-sues-attorney-general-to-block-inquiry/http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/mgic-settles-maternity-leave-mortgage-discrimination-case/The U.S. Department of Justice settles allegations MGIC discriminated against new mothers seeking mortgages. Wed, 02 May 2012 13:24:45 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/mgic-settles-maternity-leave-mortgage-discrimination-case/http://www.houselogic.com/news/foreclosure-guide/foreclosure-rates-down-6-compared-year-ago/Foreclosure rates are falling and fewer foreclosed homes are hitting the market nationally. Tue, 01 May 2012 11:52:27 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/foreclosure-guide/foreclosure-rates-down-6-compared-year-ago/http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/floridas-hardest-hit-home-owners-are-eligible-for-more-aid/Florida has more money for financially struggling home owners. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:47:57 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/floridas-hardest-hit-home-owners-are-eligible-for-more-aid/http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/banks-now-short-sales-better-foreclosures/Short sales are finally living up to their name. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:42:34 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/stopping-the-foreclosure-crisis/banks-now-short-sales-better-foreclosures/http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/mortgage-rates-dip-new-record-lows/Thinking of refinancing? Check out how low rates are now. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:55:03 -0400http://www.houselogic.com/news/home-loans-mortgages/mortgage-rates-dip-new-record-lows/