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Increase in Available Rental Units Likely to Slow Down Rent Growth

There’s good news on the horizon for renters: As the number of available rental units continues to the increase, the rate of rent growth is likely to slow down. “Although an improving labor market with more jobs and faster

Don’t Be Afraid to Shop for Lenders

Don’t Be Afraid to Shop for Lenders To ensure the best rate and the best home buying experience, it is important to shop around for the right lender. The best approach is to find several options and provide all of

What Is Term Life Insurance?

If you’re deciding on whether or not you want to get life insurance, you’ll be choosing between term life insurance or permanent life insurance. In this article, we’ll focus on term life insurance. Term life insurance is coverage that will

Mortgage Rates Fall to 2012 Lows Due to Global Economic Unrest

The month of April saw mortgage rates plummet, hitting dramatically low rates not seen since the end of 2012, when the financial crisis sent 30-year fixed mortgage rates to an all all-time low of 3.31 percent. As May began, rates

Zillow Research Uncovers Keywords That Help Sell Your Home Faster

Whether you’re selling your home on your own or using a real estate agent, the listing description can make all the difference in attracting buyers and getting top dollar for your property. New research from Zillow Digs has uncovered the

Credit Cards with Cash Perks are Becoming More Prevalent

Yahoo News reports that there has never been a better time to take advantage of credit cards with cash perks, as banks and credit card companies are ramping up rewards programs and maximizing cardholder benefits. “We’re seeing higher rewards than

Buying a Home is No Longer an Attractive Tax Break for Most Americans

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) has noted that consumers participating in focus groups rarely mention tax breaks as an incentive to purchase a home these days. Experts say these consumers have a point, for two reasons. With

Mortgage Applications Rise 3% at Start of April

The Mortgage Bankers Association has reported a 3 percent uptick in mortgage applications as of April 1. This follows a 1 percent decrease toward the end of March, mostly attributed to a steady drop in refinance applications. Still, this month’s

Two Million Homeowners Assisted Through National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program

The Congressionally-funded National Foreclosure Mitigation and Counseling Program (NFMC) has reached a milestone, having assisted more than two million Americans in danger of losing their homes. The program was enacted in December 2007 amid the foreclosure crisis and substantially increased

Costco Credit Cards to Be Taken Over by Citi

In a move that has been in the making for more than a year, Citi Cards has announced it will acquire all Costco-branded credit cards by June 2016. The Costco portfolio is rumored to be worth upwards of $1 billion.

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