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  Price-strapped homebuyers sidelined by bidding wars, surging mortgage rates, and mounting inflation are facing yet another housing hurdle: sky-high rent.
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Suze Orman's advice on buying real estate right now: 'The tables have turned'
Personal finance expert Suze Orman joins "Influencers with Andy Serwer" to discuss the U.S. housing market.
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20 Big Cities Where You Can Find Rent for Under $1,200
With inflation continuing to tighten its vice grip on people's wallets, more and more people are looking for ways to shore up their budgets. And while moving isn't always easy,…
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Mortgage activity hits 22-year low
A closely watched gauge of mortgage application activity slid to a more than two-decade low last week, as elevated home prices and rising interest rates dragged further on purc…
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Good news for home buyers as housing market shifts
There are signs that point to more favorable negotiating conditions for home buyers in the months ahead, experts say.
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8 DIY home improvements that add value
If you're looking to sell your home at some point down the line, it's worth the time, money and effort to tackle certain home renovations that provide high ROIs.
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Housing expert: Buyers need $30,000 more in income to afford a home today
The median existing-home price rose to $391,200 in April, up from $340,700 in April 2021.
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6 steps couples should take before buying a house
Married couples may be able to afford more with two incomes, but they may also have extra complications if one spouse brings a lot of debt or has a bad credit record.
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Best places to buy a beach house in 2022
Who doesn't love the thought of a vacation home at the beach, a place to get away for weekend respites or long summer stretches? It's even better to buy a home in a spot that o…
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Mortgage rates drop for second straight week
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage slid to 5.10%, down from 5.25% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
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Pending home sales slide for sixth straight month in April
The number of homes under contract to be sold edged down 3.9% from March.
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Vacation home sales fizzle with the rest of the housing market
Demand for vacation homes tumbled for the second month in a row in March, with mortgage rate-locks for second homes falling to their lowest level since May 2020.
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7 affordable ways to upgrade your backyard
There are plenty of ways to transform your space into something magical on a budget.
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Mortgage rates pull back, but affordability concerns remain
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage edged down to 5.25% from 5.3% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
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Home sales tumble again as mortgage rates surge
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the third consecutive month in April as mortgage rates surged, driving up borrowing costs for would-be buyers as home prices …
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Home improvements that are not legal to do yourself
Between a hesitancy to bring strangers into their homes as the virus spread and a desire to save money, do-it-yourselfers tried to give many projects a try themselves. But that…
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in 13 years
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 5.27%, up from 5.10% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
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20 home renovations that will hurt your property's value
Just because you see something as an improvement doesn't mean a potential buyer will feel the same way.
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Are starter homes becoming extinct?
For first-time homebuyers, steep housing prices are making it hard to buy starter homes, and inflation and rising mortgage rates may make it worse.

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