Survey: Fed’s inflation fight will take interest rates to highest since 2007
Economists see the Fed’s tightening cycle peaking at 4.5-4.75 percent.
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Oct 05, 2022
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Survey: Odds of a U.S. recession by mid-2024 now hit 65%
Storm clouds are gathering above the economy amid high inflation and interest rates.
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Survey: 43% of economists say inflation hasn’t yet peaked
That’s even despite the Fed’s fastest rate hikes since the 1980s.
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What is a boundary? Property boundaries in real estate
The lines that define where one property ends and another begins can have legal implications when it comes to homeownership.
2 min read Oct 04, 2022 -
How to use autopay to manage your finances
Keeping track of bills and payments can be difficult, here’s how to make it easier.
3 min read Oct 04, 2022 -
What is an avigation easement?
A property with an avigation easement, also called an aviation easement, is likely near an airport that needs rights to the airspace overhead.
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Low- and no-down payment minority mortgages still present risks
As more lenders aim to address the racial housing gap, they offer generous terms. Borrowers still face risks.
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What is a proprietary lease in real estate?
Also called an occupancy agreement, a proprietary lease is what gives a co-op shareholder the right to occupy their home.
3 min read Oct 03, 2022 -
Climate change investing: Here’s everything you need to know
Climate change poses serious risks to investments, even as it offers new potential for investing in a green world.
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What is a punch list?
A punch list lays out the tasks that need to be completed before a home renovation or new build can be considered finished.
3 min read Oct 03, 2022 -
Listing price: What it is and how to determine it
It’s the price tag for your home. How close will it be to what you actually get?
3 min read Oct 03, 2022 -
Where have homeowners built the most wealth?
Who wants to be a property millionaire? Here’s where million-dollar homes are the norm.
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How to get preapproved for a Chase credit card
Chase makes it easy to see if you prequalify for one of its top rewards cards.
5 min read Sep 30, 2022 -
Do I have to pay off credit card debt that’s been sold to a collector?
Debts, unlike fine wine and my wife, do not improve with age. Unpaid debt doesn’t go away. Until the debt is either paid or forgiven, you still owe the money. This is true even if it’s a credit card [...]
5 min read Sep 30, 2022 -
What is a Mediterranean-style home?
They’re ideal for outdoor living, if you can afford their upkeep.
5 min read Sep 29, 2022 -
What to know about buying a farm
It’s like buying a business and a home simultaneously. A guide to the basics.
4 min read Sep 29, 2022 -
What is Dogecoin (DOGE)?
Everything about the coin’s origins points to its joke-y nature.
3 min read Sep 29, 2022 -
Buying a home together before marriage: What to consider
Home purchases are complicated no matter your marital status. But it’s particularly tricky to buy with someone you aren’t legally tied to.
4 min read Sep 29, 2022 -
What is a condominium conversion?
It means instead of renting a place you can own it. Is that bad or good news?
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What is the NMLS?
It’s a way to vet the lending pro offering you a mortgage.
4 min read Sep 28, 2022
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