Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Increasing?

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Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Increasing?

Interest rates are impacted by many factors, and even though they have increased recently, rates would have to reach 9.1% for renting to be cheaper than buying. Rates haven’t been that high since January of 1995, according to Freddie Mac.

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5 Home Projects Under $1,000 That Will Save You Money On Bills This Winter

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5 Home Projects Under $1,000 That Will Save You Money On Bills This Winter

Daylight Savings Time may have ended, but that doesn’t mean that you need to be left in the cold or dark to keep your energy bills down. Use these five home projects to help lower your energy bills this winter and stop worrying about the time on the clock. To find out more about what things cost, be sure to visit the Cost Guides.

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Here are 5 bold predictions for housing in 2017

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Here are 5 bold predictions for housing in 2017

For 2017, Joe Melendez predicts a softening of the housing market led by the imminent rates hikes – Fed supported or not. But there still could be opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.

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Top 12 Tips for a Safer Holiday Home

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Top 12 Tips for a Safer Holiday Home

With the upcoming holidays at hand, now is the perfect time to survey your home and address potential safety hazards to yourselves, your family, and your friends. It doesn’t take long, most fixes are very inexpensive and simple to do, and your efforts will pay dividends in peace of mind for years to come.

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Yes, you CAN Buy a Home with Bad Credit - Here's how:

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Yes, you CAN Buy a Home with Bad Credit - Here's how:

Worried that your bad credit could keep you out of a mortgage!  Think again. Here's how to be prepared and get the best mortgage you can - even with bad credit! 

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What will happen to the Real Estate Industry under President Trump?

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What will happen to the Real Estate Industry under President Trump?

What happens when the leader of the free world is a property industry tycoon for the first time in history?

While the financial market volatility in the immediate aftermath of Trump’s victory is being chalked up to some Brexit-like jitters, the President Elect’s lack of political history and policy plans leave much room for speculation.

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