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Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% in the midst of a strong economy

Positive economic indicators were enough for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to rise again to 6.32% as of Feb. 16, up 20 basis points compared to the previous week.

What to Do If Offered a Job on the Spot

An unexpected job offer can take you by surprise. Here’s what to consider — and how to prep — before your next interview.

How to Convince Your Landlord to Let You Renovate

Renovating is great if you’re a homeowner – but if renting is more your speed, updating and customizing your home will depend on what your landlord wants. With some proper negotiating, however, it is still possible to get the rental of your dreams. In this article, we’ll cover the best ways to convince your landlord… View Article

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Zillow climbs after advertising revenue tops estimates

Zillow Group Inc. shares jumped after the company reported quarterly revenue that beat estimates, helped by a better-than-expected period for its core advertising business. Shares climbed as much as 17% to $54.68 in after-market trading Wednesday. The stock later pared gains and was up 3.5% to $48.27 at 5:06 p.m. in New York. Zillow, which … [Read more…]

Mortgage loan demand declines amid persistently high inflation 

The latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey showed that mortgage loan application volume declined 7.7% for the week ending Feb. 10 from the previous week.

Why Can’t I Sell My House?

Last summer my wife and I decided that we wanted to move after some careful thought and prayer. The place we were living was nice, but there was some development going on in the area we weren’t happy with (a new road going through behind our house), and we wanted to get out before it […]

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‘When She Makes More’: 10 rules for breadwinning women

A few years ago, my little brother moved his family to Seattle. His wife had received a promotion and an opportunity to work at her company’s flagship location. The offer was too good to refuse. There was just one problem: They moved before Tony could find a job.

Tony’s wife enjoyed her new position and increased salary. He pounded the pavement looking for work. He had no luck. When he was in Portland a few months later, he stopped by my place for a beer.

“How are things going?” I asked.

Number of Homes Sold for $500k+ Over Asking Price Tripled in Q2, Report Finds

Despite recent data showing that the red-hot housing market is starting to cool off, there’s no denying that 2021 has been a nightmare for would-be home buyers across the U.S. The first half of the year was marked by low inventory and crazy bidding wars, and a recent analysis by real estate website Zillow.com sheds […]

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U.S. homebuilder sentiment increases by most since mid-2020

U.S. homebuilder sentiment increased in February by more than forecast, indicating an easing of mortgage rates over the past several months is helping support the housing market after a year-long rout. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo gauge rose 7 points, the biggest advance since mid-2020, to 42 this month, figures showed Wednesday. The … [Read more…]