Rents Won’t Drop Soon — Just the Opposite, Experts Say:

“Our forecasts that rents will grow at an annual rate of 5 percent both this year and next would represent the fastest rate of rental growth since the 1980s.”

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World's most confusing mortgage terms

Some of the terms are so tricky even the experts don't agree about exactly what they mean.

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How 3 Million Homeowners Could Save $200 a Month

American homeowners could collectively save up to $1.66 billion a month by making one key change, according to an industry report.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE DISCOUNT POINTS

Discount points can reduce your mortgage interest rate at closing.

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How to Build Credit Fast

If you know how the credit scoring system works, you can learn how to build your credit as fast as possible.

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7 White Lies That Can Hurt Your Home-Buying Chances

After all, it's just paperwork, and a little white lie. What can it hurt?

A lot, actually. In fact, it can be downright excruciating.

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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates continue roller coaster, move to new high

Volatility in the bond markets impacts rates.

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YOUR RENT IS GROWING AT DOUBLE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE

California rent growth has outpaced the rest of the nation every month for the last year.

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Lenders Are Getting Generous With Home Down Payments - Should You Take Advantage?

Ask me how to get 1/2% down loan and get you a 3 to 5% grant with no-repayment.
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Sharing a Mortgage With Others

Young adults stuck in expensive rentals may be tempted to pool resources with friends to buy a shared home.

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The 10 Commandments of Wealth and Happiness

While certainly a challenge, it’s a worthy one.

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Ask Stacy: When Can I Stop Paying Mortgage Insurance?

Hopefully you have home, health and car insurance. But there’s one kind of insurance you might pay for that you’d rather not: private mortgage insurance, otherwise know as PMI.

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