My wife and I are 73 and retired. Can we afford a $1.2 million home?
“We have $2.5 million in tax-deferred retirement accounts.” Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
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The surprising factor that’s driving up home-foreclosure rates
One of the leading drivers of foreclosures in the U.S. is extreme weather, First Street says. Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
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I pay $4,000 a month for rent in Manhattan. Should I be paying for a mortgage instead?
“I make about $130,000 a year, and have $200,000 in savings and stocks.” Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
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Home sales see a bump in February thanks to higher-income buyers
Sales of existing homes rose in February, as some buyers — particularly those with higher incomes — are keeping the upper end of the market alive and well. Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
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Some home buyers are hoping for a recession to bring down housing prices. Are they right?
More than a third of Americans said they want the housing market to crash because they think it would lower home prices and property taxes. Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
More home builders cut prices to lure buyers put off by high costs
Builder sentiment fell to the lowest level in seven months, the National Association of Home Builders said. Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
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Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market
Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
How buyers are winning bidding wars in a market where homes are going for $620,000 over ask
The spring home-buying season could be bruising in this region, where bidding wars are alive and well. Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
Mortgage rates plummet, sparking a surge of refinances
Mortgage applications rose 20.4% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. Source link Aarthi Swaminathan
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My daughter bought a $350,000 home and took out $20,000 in personal loans. She’s fallen behind on payments. What now?
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