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Homebuyers Don’t Want To Keep Waiting For Mortgage Rates To Fall, Study Finds
Fewer prospective homebuyers are being scared off now by high mortgage rates, according to a Bank of America survey.
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Four Smart Steps To Take Before Buying Your First Home
home Buying your first home can be daunting. Here are four things you need to do years before you start house-hunting to prepare financially for the biggest purchase of your life.
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Fake vs. Real Christmas Tree: Which Will Save You More?
We pit fake Christmas trees vs. real ones to see which is cheaper. You could be saving money every year.
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Home Sellers' Costs Could Soon Be Cheaper Due To This Court Case
Home sellers may see big changes next year following $1.8B guilty verdict against brokerages that inflated home sales commissions.
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Mortgage Closing Costs and Fees Leapt 22% in 2022, Study Shows
The mortgage market was profoundly affected by high interest rates last year, a trend that is likely to continue given this year's rate increases, CFPB director says.
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Rocket Company launched a credit card that helps people realize their homeownership dreams.
Rocket Visa Signature credit card grants rewards points that can be redeemed and used toward a down payment or to pay off mortgage principal.
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Bed Bath & Beyond is Closing: What to Know About Deals and Coupons
Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy and stores are closing. Here's what to know about shopping for deals and using coupons.
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Millennials No Longer the Largest Generation of Homebuyers
The latest study from the National Association of Realtors finds that millennials are no longer the largest generation of homebuyers, and have been overtaken by baby boomers.
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Social Security for Stay-at-Home Moms (and Dads): How to Qualify for Benefits
social security Just because you don't bring home a paycheck doesn't mean you're not working. A stay-at-home parent can get a Social Security check just like any other worker. Here's how.
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