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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...
Homeowners Might Save A Lot on Taxes Thanks to a New Law
There's a bit of positive news for people who own their homes: thanks to a new law, they could start saving a lot more on their taxes. This change is a part of a big new bill that has made some adjustments to gove...
Presidential Candidates Lay Out Their Housing Policy Plans Before Debates
Early voting is already underway in many areas of the United States. The first presidential debate is scheduled for September 29. In advance of the first debate, both former Vice President Joe Biden an...
The Growing Backlash Against BlackRock
BlackRock is a supposed investment firm that just so happens to own well over 300,000 homes in the United States, making them one of the largest homeowners in the nation. Mainstream media, all of which is owned by large corporations, g...
Biden Administration Unveils New Housing Plan - Here Are the Details
The administration of President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive plan that is designed to help Americans in need of affordable and quality housing. The goal of the initiatives announced on Wednesday is ...
Information You Need to Have Before Renting a Home
You need to be careful when renting a house because it is not yours. Being alert may mean ensuring that the property doesn't get damaged. In addition, you must be observant about your legal rights as a tenant. If yo...
What Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A Big Change in Home Loans
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two big companies that help make buying homes more affordable and predictable in America. They are important because they buy home loans from banks and then sell them to investors...
Real Estate Market Winners and Losers in 2020
As the home price rally continues, the market is beginning to be bifurcated into some areas where prices keep climbing unabated and others where home price gains have begun to plateau. The main factor that will influence prices in...
San Diego Landlords Face Legal Action for Illegal Rent Hikes
While San Diego tenants struggle with rising rents, some landlords are making the problem worse by illegally raising rents far beyond legal limits. Now these landlords may face consequences as community group...