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3 reasons the next recession won't lead to a housing collapse
3 reasons the next recession won't lead to a housing collapse Some pundits have suggested we're staring at the beginnings of a new recession fueled by...
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No need to fear another recession
No need to fear another recession What I call the "recession whisperers" have been active of late, which may be making you nervous about the housing...
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Rate update: Recession fears fuel mortgage rate rally
Rate update: Recession fears fuel mortgage rate rally Mortgage rates continued their magical ride last week, and it looks like the ride may continue for a...
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New FHA mortgage program could help those hurt by recession
New FHA mortgage program could help those hurt by recession...
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Self-employed Homeowners Catch a Break on Refinancing
Self-employed Homeowners Catch a Break on Refinancing Last year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac created "streamline refinance" programs to help homeowners take advantage of historically low...
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Reasons it’s a good time to buy despite virus
Reasons it’s a good time to buy despite virus Spring typically is the peak season for home buying, but this year’s Coronavirus scare has given us...
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Rate update: Markets expect Fed rate cut
Rate update: Markets expect Fed rate cut The interest rate rally has hit the pause button again, and all eyes appear to be on this Friday's...
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Rate update: Stuck in the middle again
Rate update: Stuck in the middle again After a quick move lower following last month's Federal Reserve meeting, mortgage rates have moderated a bit. Concerns of...
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Rate update: My biggest fear
Rate update: My biggest fear Mortgage rates seem to be range-bound once more. After the decidedly weak manufacturing and services sector reports last week, that may...
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Rate update: Thank cheap Chinese imports for lower rates
Rate update: Thank cheap Chinese imports for lower rates If you needed a recipe for a rate rally, just take a look at recent financial headlines.
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