As a trusted personal finance writer and mortgage specialist, Maryalene LaPonsie has interviewed hundreds of certified financial planners, CPAs and wealth advisors, and distills their expertise into ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

While the idea of purchasing a commercial property with no money down may sound challenging, it is indeed possible with the right approach and resources. By exploring creative financing options, ...

Comerica reports that businesses are increasingly opting to buy commercial properties for equity, control, and stability, ...

A common pitch for accessory dwelling units is that building one will add a lot of value to your property. How much, though, is a bit of a mystery. And that can pose a problem for homeowners looking ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It can be difficult to decide what to prioritize when it comes to adding value to your home. Whether you're getting ready to sell your ...

Most homeowners believe their homes will continue to increase in value over the next 10 years. That assumption isn’t baseless: Real estate has reliably outpaced inflation over the last 50 years and ...

Ryan from Wisconsin called in to The Ramsey Show because instead of making money, his $4.4-million real-estate portfolio is ...

Everybody loves a majestic shade tree. It invites you to stay cool and adds dimension to your landscape. But it doesn’t stop there. Healthy, well-kept trees add to the value of your property, too.