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Changes to Fannie Mae’s criteria may open a pathway to homeownership for some buyers.
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Even with a pay raise, homeownership has moved further out of reach for younger generations.
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Following the Federal Reserve rate cut in September, you might be asking, is it time to buy or sell a home? Here are some insights.
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Today’s mortgage rates already reflect the likelihood of a September Federal Reserve rate cut.
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The candidates’ plans could help or hurt housing affordability, experts say.
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Can a Fed rate cut stop the housing market roller coaster?
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Mortgage rates have fallen, but the imminent Fed cut could make them even more favorable for refinancers.
Almost half of homeowners in a new Bankrate survey say they’d need mortgage rates to fall below 5 percent in order to feel comfortable buying a home this year.
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