Here’s how much the same mortgage costs now, compared to last year
Fewer people are shopping for homes, a sign that homebuyers are getting priced out of the market due to surging mortgage rates, which spiked to an average of 5% this …
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Waiving a home inspection is risky, but this hack can help—if you pull it off: Real estate agent
Common real estate wisdom says it's smart to get a inspection of a property before you buy it. Waiving a home inspection is unadvisable for most homebuyers. But more buyers …
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Inside Carlton comeback star Sam Docherty’s new $2.8m Melbourne home
Carlton’s comeback king Sam Docherty has splashed out on a stunning double-storey home in one of Melbourne’s leafiest enclaves. The four-bedroom two-bathroom Edwardian, purchased with wife Natalie, set the couple …
Read MoreThe 15 worst places to buy a home in the U.S. if you want it to increase in value
Where you live can drastically affect the long-term value of your home, according to a recent SmartAsset study. SmartAsset examined home prices dating back to 1997 across 400 metropolitan areas …
Read MoreAmericans 'wasting too much money on housing,' says economist—here are 4 ways to get 'house rich'
"House poor" is a common expression used to describe people who are wasting too much money>1. Shack up with the parents Young Americans are increasingly aware that shacking up is …
Read MoreAmericans are 'wasting too much money on housing,' says economist—here are 4 ways to get 'house rich'
"House poor" is a common expression used to describe people who are wasting too much money>1. Shack up with the parents Young Americans are increasingly aware that shacking up is …
Read MoreThis 162-year-old house was just named the 'hottest' vacation rental in the U.S. — Check it out
Tucked away on a quiet street in historic Alexandria, Virginia sits the Liberty House, a restored 162-year-old townhouse that was just dubbed the hottest vacation rental in the U.S. The …
Read MoreHarvard-trained economist's 21 money rules: 'Own your home' and 'try to buy in cash'
We all want money — some of us dangerously so. Thankfully, there are simple and powerful ways to get rich without gambling your hard-earned savings. For sure, they won't all …
Read MoreAs mortgage rates keep climbing, homes are more expensive for both renters and buyers
One of the advantages to buying a home is that mortgage payments can be cheaper than renting — provided you have enough money saved up to afford a down payment …
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More Aussies forced to live with parents as housing generation gap widens
A new study has found a stark housing generational gap, with young Australians now putting off home ownership in favour of staying at home with their parents. The Finder survey …
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