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Follow These Tips to Avoid Being the Victim of a Housing Scam

Modern technology can be a huge help, but it also comes with some challenges for homeowners. Incredibly sophisticated housing scams are on the rise, and they can take your money or even steal your home. Accordin...

Who Needs to Talk to a Housing Counselor?

Are you in the middle of trying to buy a home? You may already have purchased one but are now in the throes of trying to keep it. If foreclosure seems around the bend, don't panic. There are plenty of resources available to ...

Mortgage Rates Dip: What This Means for House Hunters in an Unsteady Economy

In a bit of good news for those looking to buy homes, mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease. The rate for a standard 30-year mortgage has dropped to 6.85%, a slight ease for buyers in today...

Fears of Coronavirus Affect Housing Market

Stories of people fearful of the Coronavirus are falling one on top of the other as panic spreads around the globe. Many restaurants have seen their patronage dwindle significantly, while panic at airports, especially dealing wit...

How to Lock in Mortgage Rates While They're at Record Lows

If you are looking to buy a property, one of the most important things you need to think about is mortgage rates. Just a one percent difference in interest saves people an average of about $60,000 over the life of th...

Trump Destroys These Obama-Era Laws Against Housing Discrimination

One of the biggest issues in housing is equality. There is a consistent problem with minority and lower class residents being forced into tightly clustered groups of unsafe and out of date housing. When the m...

Looking for a Mortgage During the Retirement Years? Here's What to Know

Conventional wisdom says that you should aim to pay off your mortgage before your retirement years. Getting rid of this significant monthly payment will be a huge benefit when you need to scale down...

What the Experts are Saying About the Housing Market Heading into 2021

There is no doubt that the continuing COVID-19 health crisis has sent the economy on an unpredictable ride. While some industries have floundered as a result of the pandemic, other sectors have thrived d...

City Looks Into Unused Hotels for More Affordable Housing Options

All over the United States, there is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Even if Congress managed to pass a bill that increased the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, there is no state in which that wo...