Published by REALTOR.com | June 9, 2025 With stubbornly high mortgage rates, homeowners are now tapping into their home equity instead of refinancing— and Wall Street is noticing. Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, making homeownership a challenging path for many Americans. In fact, as of June 5, the 30-year mortgage rate stood at 6.85%, according …
Published by Forbes.com | June 10, 2025 The affordable housing crisis in the U.S. is so pervasive, so complicated and affects so many families that experts say it calls for new and innovative solutions. The crisis impacting housing affordability stands among the most pervasive and complicated challenges facing the nation. In virtually every part of …
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Published by CNBC | June 5, 2025 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts 13 to 19 named storms for the 2025 season, including three to five major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. It’s officially hurricane season, and early forecasts indicate it’s poised to be an active one. Now is the time to …
Published by NerdWallet | June 3, 2025 Real estate investment trusts (REITs) let you invest in real estate without buying and managing properties yourself. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are companies that own real estate. You can buy shares in REITs, and you mainly make money from REITs through dividends. REITs often own apartments, warehouses, …
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Published by REALTOR.com | June 4, 2025 Assuming a low-rate mortgage can save homebuyers big and potentially cut monthly payments nearly in half—but sellers benefit even more. The American dream of homeownership is now harder than ever to achieve. While there are many reasons for this, mortgage rates, which have more than doubled in the …
Published by REALTOR.com | May 29, 2025 Fannie and Freddie provide stability and liquidity to the U.S. mortgage market by purchasing whole loans from mortgage lenders and packaging them into securities. President Donald Trump appears to be pushing forward with a plan to list government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a major …
Published by REALTOR.com | May 29, 2025 It’s important to maintain your rental even when you don’t have tenants While there are no federal laws in place, squatting is a form of trespassing, which is considered illegal. Each state has its own specific laws regarding squatters. For instance, in Texas, squatting is illegal, and trespassers …
Published by REALTOR.com | May 28, 2025 Illinois continues to let private investors seize homes and keep the equity—costing residents over $100 million since 2019. “A taxpayer must render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but no more,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous 2023 decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County. …
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Published by REALTOR.com | May 22, 2025 Privatization would be a major milestone for Fannie and Freddie, which were created by Congress to bring liquidity to the secondary mortgage market, ensuring a ready supply of loans for homebuyers. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is considering privatizing government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie …
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Published by Think Realty | May 20, 2025 Housing availability, age, and construction gaps give investors an edge when powered by private capital Real estate investing is an attractive investment for most people. Whether you’re seeking passive income or to diversify your investment portfolio, real estate has been the investment of choice for many investors. …
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