December's average home prices in 10 major cities are expected to be flat to slightly down when Standard & Poor's releases its Case-Shiller home-price index Tuesday.

States crack down on companies that offer to help you modify your mortgage and a proposed law would ban upfront payments in the industry.

Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to tap equity in their house but often come with onerous fees. So why not keep them in the family?

New rules will make shopping for a mortgage easier than before.

New home buyers need to be prepared for unexpected costs.

More Americans are wondering if they should walk away from their home as the housing market struggles.

Lew Sichelman answers reader questions about mortgage modification and the home buyer tax credit.

Lew Sichelman answers a reader's question about home buyers with suspicous deposits in their accounts that aren't questioned by mortgage lenders.

Jobs in mortgage restructering for struggling homeowners are increasing as companies continue to hire.

Karen Damato answers reader questions about reverse mortgages, inheritance and Roth IRAs.