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6 Smart Home Devices to Keep Your Pets Safe, Well Fed and Entertained While You’re Away

We love our furry friends! They’re cute, reliable, cuddly and give so much love in return. But we sometimes have to spend time away from them because you know… work! I’m a pet owner myself and even if it’s been a while since I’ve had my munchkin, I’ll still get worried about him whenever I’m […]

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, Jan. 13, 2023

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates fell by a worthwhile amount yesterday. They are now at their lowest level since last September. Earlier this morning it was looking […]

Old Range is New Again as Markets Wait For Mid-Tier Data

By the middle of December, bond yields made a convincing move down from decades-long highs and settled in a sideways range on CPI/Fed week.  We re-entered that same sideways range after last week’s CPI (3.42-3.62 in 10yr yields), and now wait for a slew of mid-tier reports to see if they’re up to the task of informing a new range breakout.  These include Retail Sales on Wednesday and Philly Fed on Thursday along with many of the housing-related reports that typically don’t impact bonds in a noticeable way.

Chart: Look How Many Homeowners Could Benefit From HARP 3.0

I’ve discussed the idea of an enhanced Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) on several occasions, though nothing has actually materialized. Whether it’s HARP 3.0, #MyRefi, or reHARPing, there’s no argument that the guidelines could be eased quite a bit to allow many more to refinance under the program. But just how many homeowners could actually… Read More »Chart: Look How Many Homeowners Could Benefit From HARP 3.0

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The Red-Hot Housing Market

Now is the opportunity for everyone to become re-educated about what a “typical” housing market looks like.

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Jan. 11, 2023

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates moved moderately higher yesterday. That movement wiped out Monday’s fall but barely touched Friday’s enormous drop. Earlier this morning, it was looking […]

How rapidly rising mortgage rates are squeezing prospective homebuyers: ‘Do the math’ – ABC News

How rapidly rising mortgage rates are squeezing prospective homebuyers: ‘Do the math’  ABC News

Smart Money: Your Money in 2023: Investing in the Stock Market

For a savvy investor, a market downturn can mean opportunity. Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about investing in 2023 and how to find the right investment tools.

Americans Are Losing $445 Monthly to Inflation: Here’s How to Protect Your Wallet

High inflation comes with unique challenges — and an opportunity or two.