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Paul Ausick | Apr 20, 2018 at 12:40 PM EDT

Mortgage Fraud Risk Rises for Sixth Straight Quarter

Mortgage fraud risk rose for the sixth consecutive quarter in the first quarter of 2018. According to CoreLogic there was…

Paul Ausick | Apr 19, 2018 at 10:15 AM EDT

10 US Cities With the Most (and Least) Overleveraged Homeowners

Buying a house is a big deal for most Americans and the long-run effect of settling on a house you…

Paul Ausick | Apr 18, 2018 at 7:35 AM EDT

Mortgage Loan Rates Little Changed, Applications Up Last Week

Applications for new mortgage loans rose last week while mortgage interest rates remained virtually unchanged from the prior week.

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 17, 2018 at 1:40 PM EDT

One Simple Finance Hack to Save Money on Your Mortgage Payments

In a capitalist society, it's important to understand why there needs to be competition. Now, there is some proof backing…

Paul Ausick | Apr 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM EDT

March Housing Starts Bounce, but Not High Enough

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday morning that new housing construction was up nearly 11% year over year in March.…

Paul Ausick | Apr 16, 2018 at 10:50 AM EDT

Homebuilder Confidence Slips in April

Homebuilder optimism dipped slightly in April according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index. Builders are…

Paul Ausick | Apr 15, 2018 at 10:15 AM EDT

How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early — and Why to Do It

Paying off your mortgage early can save you a lot of cash on interest payments. Here's how to find out…

Paul Ausick | Apr 14, 2018 at 8:45 AM EDT

The Luxury Home Market: Where Its Hot and Where Its Not

As demand for million dollar homes rises and availability of these homes in their traditional neighborhoods declines, high-priced homes are…

Paul Ausick | Apr 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM EDT

5 Reasons to Sell Your House Sooner Rather Than Later

Rising interest rates and an expected increase in the houses-for-sale inventory mean that selling your house now is going to…

Paul Ausick | Apr 13, 2018 at 9:40 AM EDT

Zillow’s Plan to Flip Homes Is Not Resonating With Investors

Online real estate listing service Zillow has announced a plan to buy and resell (flip) homes using its own money.…

Paul Ausick | Apr 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT

Why Home Refinance Loans Are Slipping

Applications for mortgage refinancing fell to a 22-year low in 2017 and the outlook for 2018 is not upbeat.

Paul Ausick | Apr 11, 2018 at 8:15 AM EDT

Mortgage Loan Rates, Applications Slipped Last Week

Mortgage rates slipped a little last week and applications for new mortgages fell as well. Refinancings hit a nine-and-a-half year…

Paul Ausick | Apr 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM EDT

Mortgage Delinquencies Decline in January; Still High in Hurricane-Hit Areas

Mortgage delinquency rates in Texas and Florida are still being affected by last year's storm damage according to the latest…

Paul Ausick | Apr 7, 2018 at 9:55 AM EDT

How Bargain Hunting for a Home Can Backfire

Rising home prices and low inventory of homes for sale mean that homebuyers, especially first-timers, find themselves willing to try…

Paul Ausick | Apr 4, 2018 at 8:20 AM EDT

Mortgage Loan Rates Slide, Applications Down Too

Mortgage loan rates remained unchanged or dipped slightly last weeks while mortgage applications declined slightly as well.

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Mortgage Fraud Risk Rises for Sixth Straight Quarter

10 US Cities With the Most (and Least) Overleveraged Homeowners

Mortgage Loan Rates Little Changed, Applications Up Last Week

One Simple Finance Hack to Save Money on Your Mortgage Payments

March Housing Starts Bounce, but Not High Enough

Homebuilder Confidence Slips in April

How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early — and Why to Do It

The Luxury Home Market: Where Its Hot and Where Its Not

5 Reasons to Sell Your House Sooner Rather Than Later

Zillow’s Plan to Flip Homes Is Not Resonating With Investors

Why Home Refinance Loans Are Slipping

Mortgage Loan Rates, Applications Slipped Last Week

Mortgage Delinquencies Decline in January; Still High in Hurricane-Hit Areas

How Bargain Hunting for a Home Can Backfire

Mortgage Loan Rates Slide, Applications Down Too

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Mortgage Fraud Risk Rises for Sixth Straight Quarter

10 US Cities With the Most (and Least) Overleveraged Homeowners

Mortgage Loan Rates Little Changed, Applications Up Last Week

One Simple Finance Hack to Save Money on Your Mortgage Payments

March Housing Starts Bounce, but Not High Enough

Homebuilder Confidence Slips in April

How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early — and Why to Do It

The Luxury Home Market: Where Its Hot and Where Its Not

5 Reasons to Sell Your House Sooner Rather Than Later

Zillow’s Plan to Flip Homes Is Not Resonating With Investors

Why Home Refinance Loans Are Slipping

Mortgage Loan Rates, Applications Slipped Last Week

Mortgage Delinquencies Decline in January; Still High in Hurricane-Hit Areas

How Bargain Hunting for a Home Can Backfire

Mortgage Loan Rates Slide, Applications Down Too

He Sold a 30-Year-Old Comic at Comic-Con for $50,000. Social Security Counted the Profit as Work.

Your Will Doesn’t Decide Who Gets Your 401(k) or IRA. A One-Page Form You Signed Decades Ago Does, and It Beats the Will in Court Every Time

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