Finance & Mortgage
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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The mortgage rate for the 30-year fixed-term loan is currently 6.79%, according to Freddie Mac. Home prices could soar when mortgage rates fall to a certain level, according to a forecast from American investor Barbara Corcoran. A Family of Four Needs an Income of $300,000 To Live Comfortably in the US: Analysis
Living comfortably was defined as having enough income to cover a 50/30/20 budget for a family of two adults and two kids. 10 US Cities Where Renting Is Better Than Buying a Home: Report
Renting has become a more affordable option than buying a home in the country's 50 largest metropolitan areas. Here Are the Cities Where Rents Are Falling the Most
The median asking rent in the US in February 2024 fell by $50 from its peak in August 2022. Across the country, rents fell in 50 of the largest metropolitan areas in February, according to a recent report. If You Sold a Home in the Last Four Years, You May Get a Piece From the $418M Realtor Settlement
Sellers who sold a home after Oct. 31, 2019, through Feb. 1, 2024, may be eligible to receive settlement payments. Navy Federal Asks Judge To Dismiss Racial Lending Discrimination Lawsuit
Navy Federal was previously accused of having mortgage approval practices that discriminated against Black and Latino borrowers. Mortgage Rates Expected To Stay Above 6% Through 2025: Report
Mortgage rates were previously forecasted to drop to 5.9% by the end of 2024. Mortgage rates are now expected to stay above 6% until the fourth quarter of the year 2025, according to a government-backed organization. Florida Lawmakers Propose New Bill To Reduce Home Insurance Premiums
If passed, the new bill aims to reduce homeowners insurance premiums by at least 25%. Two political leaders in South Florida have proposed a congressional bill that aims to immediately lower the cost of homeowners property insurance in the state and across the nation. 8 Cities Where Singles Can Save Almost as Fast as Couples for a Starter Home
On average, singles need eight years and five months to save up for homeownership compared to couples who only need two years and one month, a study found. 80% of Couples Got a Joint Mortgage: Survey
At least 32% of couples cited financial stability as the reason for getting a joint mortgage. This comes as housing affordability in the country is worsening.
