Mortgage Rates Surge to 7-Month High on Global Tensions
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate surged to 6.41%, its highest level in seven months, adding over $100 to monthly payments on a typical home.
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Landscaping Projects That Could Hurt Your Home's Value
Real estate professionals warn that certain popular landscaping projects, like high-maintenance gardens and artificial lawns, can actually hurt your home's resale value.
#Real Estate#Home Improvement#Landscaping
Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%, Giving Buyers a $30,000 Boost
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to 5.98%, the lowest in three years, boosting the average homebuyer's purchasing power by an estimated $30,000.
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New Federal Rule Targets Anonymous Cash Home Buyers
A new federal rule effective March 1 requires more disclosure from cash home buyers using LLCs or trusts, aiming to increase financial transparency in real estate.
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Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6% Sparking Home Equity Debate
With the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping below 6% for the first time since 2022, a debate over using home equity has intensified, with AARP and Dave Ramsey offering opposing views.
#Mortgage Rates#Real Estate#HELOC
Expert's Advice for Navigating the Housing Market
With mortgage rates falling, financial expert Dave Ramsey advises homebuyers to choose 15-year loans and limit housing costs to 25% of their take-home pay.
#Personal Finance#Real Estate#Mortgage
How Investors Use a Tax Rule to Offset High Incomes
A little-known IRS rule called Real Estate Professional Status allows high-income earners to use property losses to significantly reduce their taxable income.
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US Couple Buys and Renovates Italian Home for Under $31,000
An American couple details how they purchased and renovated a house in Abruzzo, Italy, for less than $31,000, escaping high US living costs.
#Real Estate#Personal Finance#Italy
Virginia Car Owners Face Nation's Highest Vehicle Property Tax
A new 2026 report reveals Virginia has the highest vehicle property taxes in the nation, placing a significant financial burden on car owners in the state.
#Property Tax#Virginia#Personal Finance
The New Normal: More Couples Are Living With Roommates
Rising housing costs are pushing more couples to live with roommates, a practical solution that redefines relationship milestones for a new generation.
#Real Estate#Housing Market#Cost of Living
Doctor Erases $1M Debt With Real Estate Strategy
A physician details her journey from a negative $1 million net worth due to student loans to a positive $3 million net worth through strategic real estate investing.
#Real Estate Investing#Personal Finance#Debt Repayment
Experts Reveal South Carolina's Top Retirement Havens
With favorable tax laws and a mild climate, South Carolina is a top retirement destination. Experts weigh in on the best cities, from affordable Columbia to coastal Charleston.
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