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5 most and least popular states for Americans who moved during COVID
Texas and Florida added the most new residents. New York and Illinois lost the most.
3 min read Feb 12, 2021 -
Take these important precautions now before key coronavirus relief programs expire
It’s an “in case of fire, break glass” kind of moment.
9 min read Dec 02, 2020 -
Biden Admin and housing: Tax credits for first-time homebuyers, more
Biden’s housing platform attacks affordability issues.
4 min read Nov 11, 2020 -
The surprising reasons home prices have held up in this recession
U.S. home prices rarely fall during recessions, and the latest downturn follows that pattern.
4 min read Sep 25, 2020 -
Why haven’t 19 million homeowners refinanced their mortgages yet?
Closing costs pose a hurdle to homeowners thinking about a refi.
4 min read Sep 15, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about mortgage rates, forbearance relief, real estate and more
Readers ask: How low can mortgage rates possibly go?
5 min read Jul 24, 2020 -
The lingering record of your foreclosure
After a foreclosure, your credit record is affected for years. What if you co-signed?
2 min read Feb 28, 2014 -
Short sale could beget hefty tax bills
The tax clock is ticking for homeowners considering short sale and facing foreclosure.
3 min read Oct 03, 2012 -
Will bankruptcy solve mortgage crisis?
Debts, including mortgages in foreclosure, might be a good reason to see if bankruptcy can help you.
2 min read Aug 23, 2011 -
Avoiding taxes on a foreclosed rental
To avoid paying capital gains tax on a foreclosed rental, the homeowner has to consider bankruptcy.
3 min read Mar 11, 2010
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