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An empty nest brings change – and opportunity. Learn how smart home upgrades can improve your lifestyle, support future plans, and even increase your home’s long-term value.
A House proposal would leave VA purchase loans untouched but sharply increase refinance fees. Here’s what veterans and service members should know.
Who are the top VA lenders by loans completed? See rankings by loans issued and discover which companies veterans trust most for buying and refinancing homes.
Lawmakers want to curb big investors, but new data shows they’re already selling more homes than they're buying. Is the crackdown coming too late to matter?
Stock markets may be soaring, but economic data is sending mixed signals. For some investors, it may be time to cash out and turn to real estate.
Rising ACA health insurance premiums now exceed mortgage payments for some middle-income homeowners, highlighting affordability pressures and the unequal impact of a K-shaped economic recovery.
During times of heightened risk, real estate can be a better investment than the stock market. Should you be reexamining your portfolio in today's economic climate?
As the economic implications of the war in the Middle East pile up, mortgage rates rose again yesterday.
Kevin Warsh may support rate cuts, but his plans for the Fed’s massive bond portfolio could have surprising consequences for mortgage rates.
Home flipping is slowing as rising costs and softening prices squeeze profits. However, some markets still offer strong returns for investors who know where to look.
The average lifetime cost of maintaining a home is $339,000. Many homeowners think it's $70,000. That gap can lead to acute financial pain.
As mortgage rates eased, refinancing surged in Q4. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners cut monthly payments, while millions more may now be eligible to refinance.
Why do most homebuyers choose 30-year mortgages? Lower payments and greater buying power play a big role, and the long-term interest gap isn’t always as large as it seems.
Credit bureau Equifax yesterday unveiled a significant improvement in how lenders can provide borrowers with more accurate and faster pre-approvals.
It's the end of the 620 minimum credit score for Fannie and Freddie. But that doesn't mean a free for all.
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