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How the Fed Rate Increase Will Affect Mortgage Borrowers

This week, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, but it does not necessarily mean home buyers should panic. The benchmark rate hasn’t been increased in a decade, making it difficult to predict how the market will

Dubai Real Estate Company Takes Partner Donald Trump’s Name Off Building Site

On Thursday, Dec. 10, Donald Trump’s Dubai real estate partner, DAMAC Properties, removed Trump’s image from a construction site. The property development company previously said it would stand by Trump, despite his comments on banning Muslims from entering the U.S.

Credit Card Debt Continues to Plague Americans

Once again, credit card debt is on the rise for consumers. According to a new study by NerdWallet, the average household holds a balance of $15,355 in debt. Debt levels are down from the 2008 recession, when debt averaged around

How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance

Taking out private mortgage insurance will increase your monthly mortgage payment. So how can you avoid it or get rid of it? One way is to take out a second mortgage. “It’s not always a good idea,” said Casey Fleming,

Real Estate Investors Drawn to Big Cities

While New York City has long had a reputation for good real estate investment, several other cities are also now following close behind. London, Singapore and Hong Kong are becoming hot spots for real estate investment. Around the world, there

How to Ensure Your Credit Report is Clean

Credit reports play a major role in interest rates on car loans, eligibility for credit cards and even job applications, so it’s important to keep them clean. If your credit report is a mess, start by reviewing your borrowing history.

Capital One Launches New Digital Home Loan Experience

Capital One Home Loans is launching a new digital experience for homeowners and home buyers which will be available in select markets. The process can be done from any device, and users can apply for a mortgage or home equity

Why You Don’t Need a College Degree for a Real Estate Career

Many real estate agents and investors have college degrees, but they are not specifically real estate-focused. The reason being that a college degree is not necessary for a real estate career. For investment, the best teacher is real life. You

How to Avoid Credit Card Fraud During the Holidays

Credit card fraud is more common than ever, and the holiday season is a particularly vulnerable time. To reduce your chances of becoming a credit fraud victim, you should first choose your credit card company carefully. Look for zero liability

Hilton Experiences Credit Card Security Breach

Hilton Hotels recently confirmed that they experienced a series of credit card security breaches last year and earlier this spring. These breaches occurred at several hotel restaurants, gift shops and other stores. The hotel group launched an official investigation of

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