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What to Look for in a Home Security System
Get expert tips to buy a home security system that offers the right protection and technology advances.
What to Do With a Tax Refund? Invest in Housing
Use your tax refund on one one of these smart housing investments.
How VantageScore 4.0 May Help You Qualify for a Mortgage
A new model factors nontraditional payments into credit scores.
How Federal Reserve Rate Changes Affect Mortgage Rates
Find out why mortgage rates don’t immediately fall in line with Federal Reserve rate changes.
A Whole House Surge Protector Can Keep the Power Flowing at Home
Prevent power surge damage to your electronics with a surge protection device.
How Could FICO Credit Score Changes Affect You?
Here’s why you should monitor a recent change in credit score processing and your credit report.
Locating the Best Thrift Shopping Finds for Your Home
Thrifting has gone from a quaint hobby to a mainstream activity, and from clothing to home décor and beyond. Home thrifting shoppers enjoy the thrill of finding one-of-a-kind pieces that tell a story versus a big box store dupe, says Ann Couser Kittredge, creator of Dabbling & Decorating, a New England-based home décor blog. “It’s
Home Buyers Step Up as Mortgage Rates Fall
Loan applications for prospective home buyers reach four-year high. Is now the right time for you?
Why Didn’t Mortgage Rates Fall More After the Fed Rate Cut?
The Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate by a quarter point on Sept. 17 – the first cut this year. Although mortgage rates dropped, continuing a recent trend, some home buyers may have expected deeper cuts. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% the week of the Fed announcement, Freddie Mac reports. That means mortgage
