The movie “American Dreamer” tells the story of a homebuyer who purchases a house and moves in, but he must wait for its owner to die. Is this ever a good idea?
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Author: Judy Dutton
‘We Bought Our Home With a 2.6% Assumable Mortgage’—Why It Was Hard To Get, but Worth the Fight
Assumable mortgages are considered the unicorns of the loan world. Some say it’s because there’s not much in it for lenders. But these homebuyers prevailed. Here’s how, and why they’re so glad they did.
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Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 20-Year High—and That’s Not the Scariest Part
The housing market is in a scary place these days, but if the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that things can change quickly.
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How’s the Federal Reserve’s Real Estate ‘Reset’ Going? Not So Great, Latest Statistics Say
Homebuyers and sellers have likely heard that America’s real estate market is undergoing a “correction” or “reset.” So how’s it going?
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This Fall’s Latest Housing Stats Are Hiding a Surprising Upside for Homebuyers
While early fall is typically the best time of year to buy a house, homebuyers out there right now might beg to differ. Here’s why.
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Did Homebuyers Just Miss the Sweet Spot To Buy? Here’s What the Latest Statistics Say
The housing market is changing at such speed these days, buyers who’ve been hitting the snooze button may be kicking themselves right now.
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4 Clear-as-Day Signs the Housing Market Is Cooling Down—and What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
The housing market shows signs of slowing down this week, based on home prices, new listings, days on the market, and mortgage rates.
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Did Home Sellers ‘Miss the Peak’? A Startling Sign the Panic Is Real
“How’s the Housing Market This Week?” is our new series in which we highlight the latest facts and figures to know right now.
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‘Home Alone’ Turns 30—How Has That House Held Up?
Remember the most famous home in Winnetka, IL? We find out how the “Home Alone” property has fared over the years and scope out similar houses nearby.
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