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Home Buyer Demand Bounces Back, Small Towns Become Hot

Well that didn’t take long – demand to buy a home is now back above its so-called 
“pre-coronavirus levels,” per a new analysis from real estate brokerage Redfin. The company said demand was a seasonally-adjusted 5.5% higher during the week ending May 10th than it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, it would… Read More »Home Buyer Demand Bounces Back, Small Towns Become Hot

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The Pandemic Can’t Stop Military Home-Buyers – 5 Reasons VA Loan Usage is Surging

It comes as no surprise that the rise in COVID-19 cases rocked the housing market in more ways than one. Military homebuyers are facing new…

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Column: Fed up with failed leadership, L.A. voters backed mansion tax to help the homeless. Will it work?

Measure ULA creates a stream of money — up to $1 billion a year — and citizen oversight to tackle homelessness. Voters have backed it by a wide margin.

6 reasons you’ll want to book a balcony cabin on your next cruise

Is it worth paying extra for a balcony cabin? As someone who has written about cruising for more than two decades, I have heard that question a lot, and I know where I stand on it: Absolutely. You’ll almost always pay more for a balcony cabin on a ship than for a cabin that just …

Fed can shrink reserves by $2 trillion without missing a beat: Waller

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said roughly $2 trillion of reserves could be taken out of the banking system without disrupting banks. Waller discussed monetary policy and his views on the economy during an hourlong event Friday afternoon hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. During the event, he said the Fed could reduce its … [Read more…]

4 Generations Share the Age They Started Saving for Retirement

Two age groups truly shine in their approach to building a nest egg.

How to Sell Your Home for More Money in Arizona

Understanding the local market will help you sell your home at the right time and for a higher price. Here are a few tips to sell your home for more money in Arizona.

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Now More Than Ever You Need to Compare Mortgage Rates

The last two weeks have been crazy in the mortgage world. In early March, the industry celebrated as mortgage rates hit record lows. Per Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, the 30-year fixed fell to 3.29%, its lowest point since tracking began in 1971. It narrowly beat out the record low of 3.31% set in late 2012,… Read More »Now More Than Ever You Need to Compare Mortgage Rates

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What is a Recession? (Are We in One or Close to One?)

For many, the idea of a recession can be extremely unsettling. In fact, it’s been a little more than a decade since Americans faced one of the worst recessions in history: The Great Recession of 2008 that was fueled by the collapse of the housing market. With the coronavirus pandemic having upheaved economies across the

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Is Compass Real Estate in Trouble?

Compass Real Estate, founded in 2012 by Robert Reffkin and Ori Allon, is perhaps the fastest-growing real estate brokerage in the United States. Even though it was only founded a decade ago, the company was valued at an amazing $8 billion when it went public in April 2021. However, despite this meteoric rise, Compass has […]

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