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Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Drop Ahead of Independence Day Weekend
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans decreased to 6.67% for the week ending July 3, down from 6.77% last week.
Homebuyer-Friendly Conditions Persist as More Homes Are Added to the Market
New listings and active inventory continued to rise on an annual basis for the week ending June 28, continuing buyer-friendly ...
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Reprivatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Explained
Since 2012, almost all Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s profits have gone to the Treasury, more than repaying the cost of the bailout. Under conservatorship Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have contributed ...
Bitcoin just became a path to homeownership. Here’s how
Due to rising costs, many people think they might not ever be able to afford a house. Bitcoin could change all that and make ...
The real risk of a recession, and other key points about the US economy right now
Mind the ever-present risks: Of course, we should not get complacent. There will always be risks to worry about, such as U.S.
5 Compromises People Make To Afford a Home — Are They Worth It?
An unaffordable housing market for first-time buyers can set the stage for compromises and regret. So how can buyers know ...
Apartment developers envision sandy shores in Central Texas
Plus, feds investigating a San Antonio investor; ValCap bought a Plano apartment complex by assuming the loan; and more Texas real estate news.