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U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent mark on Thursday,…
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Real Estate
Who’s Had a Harder Time Buying a Home: You or Your Parents?
New research shows that the gap between income and home values has grown at an astounding rate over the past…
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A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up
On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.
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Finance
Inflation Comes for the Housing Market
Prices and mortgage rates are climbing as Wall Street bets that interest rates will remain higher for longer.
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Real Estate
V.A. Loans Don’t Cover Commissions. How Will Veterans Afford New Fees?
The V.A. loan prohibits borrowers from paying commissions to real estate agents — a rule that could put veterans at…
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Palestinians Return to an Unrecognizable City After Israelis Withdraw
The withdrawal of Israeli ground troops from southern Gaza over the weekend allowed some Palestinians to return to the city…
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As Gen X-ers Inch Toward Retirement, They’re Considering Where to Live
The oldest members of Generation X are several years from stopping work, but some are already seeking homes that will…
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Real Estate
Do You Need a Home Watcher? Here’s What One Could Do for You.
Hiring a local to keep an eye on your weekend house can give you peace of mind and keep small…
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Real Estate
The Hottest Luxury Second-Home Markets
Sales of luxury second homes increased in many U.S. markets last year. If you want see some of the priciest,…
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His Brownstone Is Worth $5.4 Million. Why Is His Tax Bill So Low?
Housing advocates and even some homeowners in wealthier neighborhoods say New York’s property tax system is unfair. A court case…
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