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A Third of Americans Have Outstanding Housing Payments
Many readers out there are likely more than a little fed up with the fact that most of the news cycle in 2020 has been centered entirely on the novel Coronavirus, which first appeared in China way back in January and ...
HUD Allocates More Than $3.5 Billion to Support Homeless Individuals
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) unveiled plans today to distribute over $3.5 billion in competitive grants nationwide. These funds are earmarked for organizations that provide se...
Alert on Reverse Mortgage Fraud: Safeguarding Seniors from Fiscal Deceit
The State of New York's Consumer Protection Division has recently brought to light the dangers associated with reverse mortgages, particularly focusing on how these financial arrangements can serve...
Wall Street Investors Win Big in Housing Market
According to a Business Insider report from earlier this week, Wall Street investment firms are making billions of dollars on Americans' mortgages once again, capitalizing entirely on a struggling housing market that's on the ...
Every luxury home has unique features that make it stand out from the rest. However, if you buy one, you might realize that it has some missing amenit...
The best way to ensure that your luxury home possesses all your preferred features is to build it yourself. However, bui...
Looking to Save Money with an Interest-Only Mortgage? Consider This First
Continued low-interest rates are making it more attractive than ever to lock in a mortgage. Many borrowers are increasingly looking toward interest-only mortgagee to take advantage of these historical...
Amazon and Facebook Plan to Invest in Housing in Multiple Cities
According to a press release on January 9, Amazon plans to invest $2 billion in housing in three American cities over the next five years. Those cities are Seattle, Nashville and Arlington. Amazon expects to ha...
Should You Put Down 20% on Your Home Purchase? Look at These Reasons
Many prospective home buyers erroneously believe that they need to put down 20% on a house in order to obtain a mortgage. However, many lenders and available programs make it easier to get into that dream ...
Protecting Your Investment: Strategies for Maintaining Your Home
Owning a home is a major investment. Not only is it likely to be the most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime, but it’s also an asset you’ll want to protect and maintain for years t...