Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?
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Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market
Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.MarketWatch - 4d -
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Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.
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Should you use a home equity loan for spring home renovations?
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How much home $300,000 buys you in every U.S. state—in Hawaii, it's about as much space as a shipping container
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Home Depot says high interest rates are hampering home-remodeling plans
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