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Monthly Housing Payments Hit All-Time High, Study Shows
Monthly housing payments hit an all-time high in September, a report from Redfin shows, reflecting the multi-decade high for mortgage rates and continued rise in home prices.
By Seychelle Thomas Published
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When Renting Is Smarter Than Buying
real estate There are some situations when renting is smarter than buying. You're not necessarily throwing your money away when you rent.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Homebuilder Sentiment Hits Five-Month Low
Homebuilder confidence falters in face of persistently high mortgage rates and construction worker shortages, survey finds.
By Joey Solitro Published
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August Housing Starts Hit Lowest Level Since June 2020
Housing starts dropped and building permits rose as the market’s woes continued in August.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Your Best Time to Buy a Home in 2023 Is Fast Approaching
New data from Realtor.com reveals the best window to buy a home for the remainder of the year.
By Ben Demers Published
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Five Practical Ways You Can Buy a Home With Cash
Buying a home with cash makes your offer a lot more attractive to a seller, and even if you don’t have the money in your checking account, you might be able to tap other sources.
By Sara Stanich, CFP®, CDFA®, CEPA Published
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Real Estate Investors Retreat After Housing Frenzy
Real estate investors are scaling back this year after a 2021-2022 frenzy that saw sales hit an all-time high, Redfin reports.
By Seychelle Thomas Published
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How to Buy a Foreclosed Home
Buyers and investors hit hard by a challenging housing market are increasingly looking to foreclosed homes as an option. Here's how to get started.
By Daniel Bortz Published
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Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
Here are the best cities for first-time homebuyers, according to a new study from Smart Asset. Texas nabs 5 spots.
By Seychelle Thomas Published