Freddie Mac: 2016 will be housing's best year in a decade

Mortgage rates remains low, housing prices will rise. 

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5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home

We thought we’d tell you how to reap the fruits of your second-home purchase. 

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Number of contracts to buy homes at highest point since July

The increase in signed contracts occurred last month despite a shortage of homes on the market. The gain suggests a strong start to the spring home buying season. 

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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates remain low…for now

First drop in four weeks. 

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Goldman: Global Coordinated Easing Won't Last, and the Fed Will Need to Hike Rates Four Times in 2016

Inflationary pressures will keep the Fed from being the world's central bank. 

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20 Tips for Buying a Home in the Best Location, Location, Location

Buying in the right neighborhood is critical to making money on your property as well as feeling at home. Here are ways to tell if you’re making a good choice.  

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6 Painless Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Years Earlier

In some cases, you’ll scarcely notice the added expense.

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Accountants Say You’ll Probably Make These 6 Homeowner Tax Mistakes

Get every deduction you’re entitled to without the fear of making mistakes that’ll bring the tax man to your door. 

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Considering a Fixer-Upper? 15 Ways to Avoid a Money Pit

Homebuyers looking for a bargain often consider fixer-uppers. It’s a great idea, but only if you know how to choose the right property.

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4 Signs a Property Is Worth Buying and Renting Out

Here are some signs a rental property is primed to gush big bucks.

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U.S. Mortgage Rates Still Favorable for Spring Home Buying Season

This marks the second increase this year. Nonetheless, the mortgage rate remains 33 basis points lower than its end-of-2015 level. 

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26 Life Changing Lessons to Learn from Audrey Hepburn

In Honor of Happy International Women's Day.

Audrey Hepburn was one of the most beautiful, most humble and most loving beings to ever walk the earth. A role model for women and girls all over the world.

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Move Over, Homeowners—Renters Could Get Tax Breaks, Too

The bill, if it became law, would allow renters to deduct from their federal taxes what they pay for the primary roof over their heads—a proposal that could save them thousands per year.

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How Do Homeowners Accumulate Wealth?

Though there will always be discussion about whether to buy or rent, or whether the stock market offers a bigger return than real estate, the reality is that homeowners steadily build wealth.

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7 Things Your Home Inspector Wishes You Knew

No matter whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection process can be somewhat terrifying.

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