As mortgage rates remain historically high and the nation’s housing supply low, LendingTree has found that many homeowners are opting to tackle home improvement tasks, with nearly 70% having started or completed various projects over the past year.
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A lackluster housing market has given homebuyers the ability to negotiate, with new Redfin data showing the average property sold last month for less than its final list price—representing the...
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Government Shutdown Threatens Real-Estate-Heavy State Economies
According to Realtor.com's latest article, "Government Shutdown Could Stall 5 State Economies," the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which is now in its third week, poses a threat to not only...
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FHFA Outlines Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Oversight and Efficiency
Responsible oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, ensuring the safety and soundness of the Federal Home Loan Bank system, and efficient management of U.S. federal housing operations are among...
FHLBank Indianapolis Offers Disaster Relief for Storm, Flood Victims
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CFPB Shutdown Plan Sparks Legal Battles and Industry Uncertainty
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Bill Proposed to Protect Federal Employees From Shutdown-Related Foreclosures, Evictions
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HUD Eyes Overhaul of Reverse Mortgage System, Seeks Comment
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The Best Month for Homebuyers May be Drawing Near
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Powell: Fed Could Soon Slow Balance Sheet Runoff
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told National Association for Business Economics conference in Philadelphia, that the Fed is getting closer to reducing the more than $6 trillion of securities...
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