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Real estate: Time to say buy-buy?

As the spring homebuying season kicks off, if you have been thinking about buying a home but not yet gotten around to it, now might be a good time to jump into the market. Continue reading

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Jean Chatzky: Buy a home now?

Whether you’re talking interest rates, PMI or new down payment requirements, 2015 may be the last best year to buy. Here’s how to do it right. Continue reading

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Wage gains deliver mixed news

Higher mortgage rates are coming, maybe soon. That’s what the January employment report implies. Continue reading

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I can’t believe I haven’t refi’d

When 65 percent of homeowners say they are “very confident” that they know their mortgage rate, most of them are overconfident. Continue reading

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Return to rescinder, Court says

According to the Supreme Court, you can rescind, or cancel, the mortgage any time within three years. All you have to do is send a letter to the lender. Continue reading

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Low rates survive jobs report

The December employment report brought mixed news for potential mortgage borrowers and homeowners. Continue reading

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FHA loans will cost less

Mortgages for borrowers with low down payment will soon cost less. Continue reading

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Bullish jobs report bad for rates?

The employment report released this morning is great news for the economy but not so much for mortgage borrowers. Continue reading

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Home prices take a chill

Home prices keep rising, but not as rapidly as they were a few months ago. Continue reading

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