Mortgages

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  Why mortgage rates just crossed 4%, and what you can do about it

  Three months ago, the average mortgage rate was 3.15 percent. Now it’s 4.03 percent, according to Bankrate research.

  3 min read Feb 17, 2022
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  Remodeling boom: Flush with equity, homeowners face rising costs, long delays

  A cash-out mortgage refinance is a common way to pay for a renovation.

  3 min read Feb 14, 2022
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  Why mortgage rates just hit their highest point since 2020, and what you can do about it

  The job market is booming. Inflation is raging. The Fed is poised to take away the punch bowl.

  2 min read Feb 11, 2022
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  10-year Treasury yields top 2%. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates

  10-year Treasury yields tend to preview where mortgage rates go. With yields rising, interest on home loans should, too.

  2 min read Feb 10, 2022
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  Understanding why some homeowners of color ‘whitewash’ their homes before appraisals

  Whitewashing is a practice in which homeowners of color remove their personal effects from a property to maximize its appraised value.

  5 min read Feb 08, 2022
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  Mortgage rate forecast for February 2022: Rates headed higher

  Mortgage rates are unlikely to fall to 2021 levels, but the big moves could be over for now.

  4 min read Feb 01, 2022
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  How to buy land

  Navigate the landscape of land buying with a real estate expert.

  6 min read Jan 31, 2022
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  How shaky HOA finances can scuttle your home purchase

  HOA finances are an important aspect of your mortgage application and can complicate the deal if they’re not up to snuff.

  3 min read Jan 27, 2022
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  How does the coronavirus crisis affect HELOCs?

  Here’s what to do if you have a HELOC or have considered applying.

  3 min read Jan 26, 2022
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  How to become a homeowner

  Make this the year that you get on the property ladder.

  6 min read Jan 03, 2022