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How Much Income Should People Spend On A Mortgage?

When people are looking for a home, this is an exciting process. There is always something fun about looking at potential homes and envisioning a future there. This is a big decision. At the same time, it is just as important for people to think about how much of their ...
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Case-Shiller Reports Fastest Home Price Growth in Two Years

Home prices rose at their fastest rate in two years according to Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The National Home Price Index for August showed 5.70 percent home price growth year-over-year as compared to 4.80 percent growth reported in July.res, and avoiding crowded urban areas adjusted family priorities.

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How Everyone Can Reduce Their Monthly Mortgage Payment

For many people, their biggest monthly bill is their mortgage payment. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that there are a lot of people who are looking for ways to reduce their monthly mortgage payment. The positive news is that there are several ways to do so.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 26, 2020

Last week’s economic reporting included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets, and Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Data on sales of previously-owned homes were also released. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

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Junk Drawer Organization Ideas That Will Help You Avoid Stress

At home, everyone has something they wish was just a little bit cleaner. For many people, this is the junk drawer. The kitchen drawer is crammed with who knows what simply has to get better organized. This could include loose batteries, old cellphones, and even matchbooks from restaurants back when ...
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Are Home Warranties Worth The Money?

Those who own homes might regularly receive mail advertising something called a home warranty. Many people end up tossing these leaflets away because they think this is just another form of home insurance, which many people get through their mortgage lender. In reality, a home warranty is not home insurance. ...
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