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'Zombie mortgages' threaten thousands of homeowners, an NPR investigation finds
WAMC Northeast Public Radio· 17 hours agoThousands of homeowners face foreclosure over old zombie second mortgages from the housing-bubble days. Many thought the loans were dead. But investors buy them and can move ...
How to save for a down payment
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 days agoDepartment of Veterans Affairs (or VA loans) don’t require a down payment. Similarly, if you meet the requirements for...the Federal Housing Finance...
Deck Maker’s $450 Million Bet on America’s Renovation Boom
The Wall Street Journal· 6 days ago“They’ve made their money,” Brawner said. “They’re on deck No. 2 or 3.” At Trex’s plant in...
The Best Places To Live in 2024 May Surprise You—Including What You'll Pay for a House
San Francisco Chronicle· 2 hours agoU.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings of the best cities to live in,...
How some homebuyers are snagging rare, sub-4% mortgages
Axios· 4 days agoWhy it matters: The new idea to revive the housing market is something called an "assumable mortgage...
Virginia REALTORS® April 2024 report finds home sales and prices are increasing
WFXR Roanoke via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoRICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — In an April 2024 report released by Virginia REALTORS®, the Commonwealth’s...
A 20% down payment is 'definitely not required' to buy a house, economist says. Here's how much you...
CNBC· 1 day agoAbout 77% of future homebuyers have started putting money aside for a down payment, according to a...
Renting is increasingly cheaper than buying a home
Newsweek· 5 days agoAspiring homeowners who have been waiting for years for prices and mortgage rates to come down and supplies to expand are likely to continue putting off purchasing a property ...
Millennials explain the joy and sacrifice of living alone
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoHe said he's "fortunate to have a pretty good job that makes a decent enough salary." Chaz Zimmer....
What Would It Take for Homes To Be Truly Affordable for the Lower Middle Class?
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 5 hours agoThe median homeowner has a net worth ($396,200) nearly 40 times higher than the average renter...
