A federal judge on Nov. 9 sentenced three men to prison for participating in a real estate scheme where they lied on loan and credit applications in order to buy 14 properties across Northern California. One defendant reportedly bought five houses, including one in Elk Grove. “All of these homes were ultimately either foreclosed upon or sold in a short sale,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office reported in a press […]
When you begin looking for a house, you should also begin looking for all the paperwork you’ll need before applying for a mortgage. Here’s a checklist of what you’ll need, and it’s extensive — W-2s, pay stubs, bank statements, tax returns, brokerage statements and more. It’s never too early to […]
At NerdWallet, we adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners. Here’s how we make money. Homeownership traditionally comes with some great tax breaks, but lots of things are different this year due to new […]
Folks used to say, “You can’t go wrong with real estate.” They sure don’t say that anymore. It’s been a rollercoaster dozen years for home prices—and some experts think another rough patch is in the offing. Since the housing crisis began in mid-2006, national home prices have plunged by more […]
