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Investment property statistics and tips
Most investment properties are owned by individuals.
6 min read Dec 20, 2022 -
What happens to mortgage rates in a recession?
Here’s what we know from past cycle turns.
3 min read Aug 18, 2022 -
The Fed is set to raise rates again — but will mortgage rates follow? Maybe not
The Federal Reserve is set to raise interest rates this week. Will mortgage rates follow?
3 min read Jul 26, 2022 -
Aging in place with a cash-out refinance
A cash-out refinance could help pay for a full-scale aging-in-place remodel.
4 min read Apr 25, 2024 -
Why are mortgage rates moving around so dramatically?
The consensus among investors and lenders was that mortgage rates would stay at their highest levels in more than a decade.
2 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
What happens if you don’t pay HOA fees?
Here are some scenarios that might happen to you if you fail to pay your HOA fees.
4 min read Jun 28, 2022 -
Homeowners with mortgages prior to 2008 still have opportunity to refinance
There are still some homeowners who can cut their monthly mortgage payment with a refi.
1 min read Feb 29, 2024 -
Key mortgage rate surges past 6% as Fed battles inflation
An astonishing turnaround in mortgage rates has seen the 30-year double in short order.
3 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
Inflation surge puts pressure on mortgage rates
A surge in inflation is pushing the Fed to act — and mortgage borrowers could feel the pain.
2 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
How to buy a new-construction home
If you’re planning to buy new construction, here are key points in the process.
7 min read Dec 20, 2022