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Millions of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving travel

Some people are already getting a headstart on their Thanksgiving travel this weekend, as airports are expected to be packed as the week progresses. More than 70 million people are also expected to ...

Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions

Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in

Aside from the November rate cut, several factors play a role in timing your mortgage rate lock.

Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.

What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts

With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.

Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts

The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...

Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win

Mortgage applications rose 0.5% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates

One way the government can address high mortgage rates is to rein in the federal deficit, says the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Homeowners are using this hack to cut their mortgage payments in half — and chip away at the housing shortage

California homeowners are embracing tiny homes in their backyards. The movement has offered a blueprint for cities across the U.S. that are grappling with a housing shortage.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Mortgage rates may be stabilizing after the election. Here's what to expect into early 2025

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.78% on Nov. 14, unchanged from a week ago.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why

After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates rising for the fourth straight week.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why

After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates increasing for the fourth straight week.

Mortgage rates inch up toward 7% ahead of the holiday season. Don’t expect a big drop anytime soon.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.84%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 21

Will mortgage rates and home prices go down next year? Your 2025 real-estate road map.

Will mortgage rates finally fall in 2025? And will it become more affordable to buy — or even rent?

Business - MarketWatch - November 21

Why the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage isn’t going away under Trump

The second Trump administration is expected to focus on reducing the government’s footprint in U.S. housing finance. Here’s why that matters to borrowers.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college

In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

While the drop in rates wasn't exactly huge, there was a fair amount of pent-up demand among homebuyers.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Global trade tensions and cyber attacks threaten UK economy, warns Bank of England; Black Friday spending ‘up 11%’ – business live

BoE says global risks remain high, and the outlook has become more uncertain and riskier. Amazon workers in 20 countries to protest or strike on Black Friday The best Black Friday deals on ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?

“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

‘His divorce lawyer was completely useless’: My husband is on the mortgage of his ex-wife’s house. She’s behind on the loan. What can we do?

‘If he contacts the bank and asks to remove his name from the mortgage because he has no legal responsibility, will they force her to refinance?’

Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago

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