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Thinking of Refinancing? Be Prepared for This Little-Known Cost
Source: The Ascent --- Right now isn't the best time to be hunting for a deal on a new mortgage loan, but what if you already own a home and are hoping to refinance it and get a different mortgage rate? Rates are up across the board, so you may not save money on...
4 Ways to Save Up a Home Down Payment in 2023
Source: The Ascent --- If you're hoping to buy a home in 2023 or soon after, you'll need to get to work on saving up a down payment if you haven't already done so. Most mortgage lenders do require at least a small down payment, and a larger one of 20% of your home's...
AI-Produced Video of Trump Kissing Musk’s Feet Broadcast at HUD HQ
HUD spokesperson Kasey Lovett said in a statement, “Another waste of taxpayer dollars and resources. Appropriate action will be taken for all involved.” Continue Reading AI-Produced Video of Trump Kissing Musk’s Feet Broadcast at HUD HQ
Newsom Asks Congress for $40 Billion for Wildfire Recovery Aid
“Make no mistake, Los Angeles will use this money wisely,” Newsom stated. Continue Reading Newsom Asks Congress for $40 Billion for Wildfire Recovery Aid
Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
The statewide inventory in January for existing single-family homes was up year-over-year by 31.3% and up 39.3% for condo-townhouse units. Continue Reading Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
New York State Home Sales Up for Second Straight Month
Median sales prices swelled by 10.5% to $420,000 from $380,000 one year earlier. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up for Second Straight Month
Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market
The only notable change to occur was an uptick in the listings and buyers for the ultra-luxury real estate markets. Continue Reading Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market
American Developer Shot to Death at His Luxury Project in Belize
An American real estate developer was shot to death on Friday at his luxury project in Belize. Boris Mannsfeld, 56, was found dead from a gunshot to the back of his neck at the Cocoplum Villas in Maya Beach with his personal belongings intact, including his wallet...
Report: Trump Administration Plans to Sell San Francisco Office Property Named for Nancy Pelosi
The building was declared by Trump in 2020 as “one of the ugliest structures in their city.” Continue Reading Report: Trump Administration Plans to Sell San Francisco Office Property Named for Nancy Pelosi
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 17-21
HUD’s erasure of DEI contracts, builders expressing apprehension and Australia’s first rate cut in more than four years. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 17-21
Florida Legislature Considers Launching Study to Determine Feasibility of Ending Property Taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed support for ending property taxes. Continue Reading Florida Legislature Considers Launching Study to Determine Feasibility of Ending Property Taxes
New Initiative to Provide Prefab Homes to Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
Steadfast LA did not state how many homes will be made available or when they will first be delivered. Continue Reading New Initiative to Provide Prefab Homes to Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
