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Chase Home Lending Brings Back 3-Week Mortgage Rate Sale
With national interest rates hovering near 7%, Chase Home Lending has launched a limited-time interest rate promotion to give prospective home buyers and refinancers a financial break. The nationwide promotion runs f...
Safer Homes for Flint: $7.5M Federal Grant to Remove Health and Safety Hazards
Flint families are getting much-needed support to ensure their living spaces are safe, healthy, and welcoming. According to an announcement from the Flint Housing Commission, the city has secu...
Turning a Fixer-Upper Into Your Dream Home: A Friendly Guide
Taking on a fixer-upper can feel like a thrilling adventure, but it is completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed by the process. According to a Zillow analysis, buyers are often willing to pay up to 3.7% abov...
10 U.S. Cities Where Renting Huge Bargains Compared to Buying
High mortgage rates and elevated home prices have made homeownership increasingly out of reach for many Americans. However, recent real estate data shows that renting offers massive monthly savings over buying...
The Most Budget-friendly Cities in the US to Buy a House
A recent study by WalletHub reveals that buying a house in the US has become hard for many. High mortgage rates and a shortage of available homes have made it extremely difficult, causing many to give up the search...
How to Claim Your Share of the $28.5M Keller Williams and RE/MAX Settlement
If you bought a home recently, you might have some unexpected cash waiting for you. Major real estate brokerages Keller Williams and RE/MAX agreed to a $28.5 million settlement over allegations s...
States Seek Balance as Property Tax Relief for Seniors Gains Momentum Amid Rising Housing Costs
The price people pay for owning a home, known as property tax, has been rising in the United States. This is because houses have become more valuable over the last five years, wh...
Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach a Record High as Grants Expand
Getting the keys to a new home is becoming easier thanks to a growing number of assistance programs. According to a new report from Down Payment Resource (DPR), the number of U.S. homeownership assistance...
Guide to Applying for Public Housing: Steps and Essential Information
Public housing provides affordable and safe rental homes for low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. If you think you might qualify and are interested in applying, here’s wha...