Housing, Real Estate & Construction

Given the fallout from the housing crisis, getting approved for a mortgage can be a tricky business. These 10 steps will help you prepare for the process.

This past year was a tumultuous one for small businesses. Check out the top 13 events of the year, and why they mattered to small businesses.

The decision to refinance a commercial property loan is similar to refinancing your home. There are significant costs involved, so proceed carefully.

The high vacancy rate for commercial space means this is a good time to open discussions with your landlord and ask for a rent decrease.

Older Americans are now 47 times wealthier than their younger counterparts, a new study reveals.

While the commercial-financing landscape has changed drastically, getting a business loan isn't hopeless -- if you approach the process in the right way.

Are housing prices on the road to recovery or simply enjoying a dead-cat bounce? At least for now, it's still an open question.

High tech and high touch can be a tricky combination for some small businesses. That's why live chat applications can be valuable customer-service tools.

You don't have to be saddled to your mortgage for a full 30 years. Break free by using these tips to pay off your home ahead of schedule.

Leases and rental agreements sound like the same thing, but they aren't. Here are the key differences every small business should understand.

As a landlord, you can make your job easier by setting specific rules for tenants to follow. Make sure your rental agreement addresses these 10 key areas.

I recently had a chance to chat with entrepreneur and small-business expert Barbara Corcoran. Here's a video of our conversation.

A well-run incubator can be your ticket to faster funding and faster startup.

To pay or not to pay? That's the question when it comes to business-related travel time for nonexempt (hourly) employees. We provide some answers.

When commercial real estate prices soften, you might think it's the perfect time to buy your own office space -- but there are important factors to consider first.

Manufacturers and distributors using just in time (JIT) inventory systems can be disrupted by natural or man-made disasters. These 6 tips can lessen the impact.

Want to get off on the right foot with a commercial real estate agent? Brush up on the lingo they use to do business.

Commercial real estate leases are often tough to negotiate and tougher to understand. Here’s what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.