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Money

How 3 homeowners did the refinance math, and why they say it was worth it

You can save money with a refi by crunching the numbers.

Mortgage rates hit 11-month high as oil prices rise

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

Why you should avoid getting cash from a credit card at the ATM

Taking money out of a credit card at the ATM is a last-resort option.

Mortgage rates edge above 6.5% as oil prices jump again

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

‘Buy now, refinance later,’ they said. Mortgage rates said otherwise.

“Marry the house, date the rate,” seemed sage advice. But mortgage rates never fell, sticking some borrowers with home loans they don’t love.

Three homeowners who scored lower mortgage rates — and how they did it

Buying a home is as much about life as it is about math. Recent Bankrate research shows Americans overpay on mortgages by $65 billion a year. But three homebuyers — Maameefua Koomson, Sean Stoyanowski [...]

Mortgage rates hold below 6.5% as inflation wild card looms

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

Mortgage loan professionals are paid to close — not to get you the best rate

In a typical homebuying process, you’ll work with a pleasant and helpful mortgage loan professional. But you should know they might not have any obligation to make sure you get the lowest rate or best [...]

Three families gave up 3% mortgage rates. Here’s what they got in return

Your mortgage rate matters, but life changes don’t wait for the housing market.

Investing

Home equity loan rates tick lower, HELOC rates stand pat

HELOC rates held steady, while home equity loan rates fell a bit.

Mortgage rates dip below 6.5% as Fed holds steady

Mortgage rates rose this week along with inflation, remaining above 6.5%.

Homebuying in America: Her lender said she could borrow $250,000. She borrowed half of that

When a lender tells you how much you can borrow, it feels like permission to spend. But eligibility and affordability are completely different things. First-time buyer Khyrunnessa Rabbini learned this [...]

Survey: More than half of American workers feel behind on their retirement savings

Year-over-year, more Americans feel it’s unlikely they can meet their retirement goals.

Survey: The average American feels they need to earn over $186K a year just to live comfortably

Few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to be comfortable.

How to set up an LLC for investments like Series I bonds

Here’s how an LLC can help when it comes to investing and even obtaining lower-cost healthcare.

What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and why is it useful?

What you should know about the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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Man dead after being hit by vehicle on highway

MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A man is dead after the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office said a vehicle hit him while he was on the highway.The sheriff’s o

NEW DETAILS: Traverse City man fired gun from apartment before surrendering, police say

TRAVERSE CITY -- Traverse City police say a 49-year-old man fired multiple rounds from his apartment Wednesday night, July 29, before officers negotiated his pe

Sheriff’s office urges trail safety after reported assault

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Grand Traverse County detectives continue to investigate an alleged incident this weekend after a woman reported an

Police investigate fake 'Federal Reserve' wire scam costing 73-year-old $42,000

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Traverse City Police Department is investigating a scam that has likely cost a 73-year-old Traverse City woman

Driver in Cherry Capital Airport shuttle bus death formally charged

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The man accused of being behind the wheel when a shuttle bus hit and killed a Michigan girl at Cherry Capital Airpo

Deposits

USDA loans: What are they and how do they work?

These no-down payment mortgages are for low- and moderate-income homebuyers in designated rural areas.

Mortgage rates remain above 6.5% as inflation spikes

Mortgage rates rose this week along with inflation, remaining above 6.5%.

Closing costs when selling a house

Selling a house isn’t free — here’s a breakdown of common closing costs for sellers.

HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher

HELOC rates dipped, while home equity loan rates hit their highest level of the year.

HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher

HELOC rates rose for the fifth straight week, nearing their highest level of the year.

Mortgage rates dip, but still above 6.5%

Mortgage rates retreated a bit this week but remain above 6.5%.

Homebuyers’ guide: How to choose a real estate agent

When you’re ready to buy a home, choosing the right real estate agent is crucial.

Loans

This couple mortgaged 9 properties in under a decade. Here are the financing tips they swear by

The Lupos built a real estate portfolio using these 5 strategies.

Mortgage rates dip, but still above 6.5%

Mortgage rates retreated a bit this week but remain above 6.5%.

What is a home appraisal, and how does it work?

Mortgage lenders require appraisals to ensure they’re not loaning you more than the home is worth.

Property tax rates by state: What to expect in your area

Property taxes vary by location. Here’s a breakdown of average rates by state.

Mortgages

Upward streak for HELOCs continues as home equity loans decline

HELOC rates rose for the fifth straight week, nearing their highest level of the year.

Mortgage rates continue to rise as bond yields climb

Mortgage rates continue to rise, jumping 14 basis points to 6.6% this week.

Homebuying in America: He spent nine months in court trying to buy an affordable probate property

Breaking into the Los Angeles housing market, 32-year-old Benny To found a creative path to homeownership by buying a multifamily probate property. Despite being told the sale would be easy, a family dispute [...]

How to sell a house without a Realtor — and what to know first

Want to sell your house without using an agent? Here’s what you need to know.

Mortgage rates rise again as inflation reading, Iran conflict undermine confidence

Mortgage rates jumped again this week as the war in Iran disrupts markets.

Home equity: A promise that can lift — or leave behind — low-income homeowners

Low-income homeowners have to work harder to realize the equity gains higher-income homeowners may take for granted. The math is stacked against them.

Consumer debt still seems manageable for now

Consumer debt numbers aren’t alarming yet, particularly for homeowners. But the numbers are starting to creep up and the breaking point could be coming.

Credit Cards

HELOC, home equity rates spike higher

Home equity loan rates topped 8% this week, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders.

Mortgage rates rise as Iran conflict rattles confidence

Mortgage rates jumped again this week as the war in Iran disrupts markets.

Homebuying in America: Priced out of her hometown, she boosted her purchasing power

For Ebony Martin, southern New Hampshire is home, but the housing market made it feel impossible to stay. Facing fierce competition as the region became one of the country’s hottest real estate hubs, [...]

Historic redlining continues to color mortgage odds, wealth opportunities today

Redlining became illegal decades ago. Yet from building wealth to getting a mortgage, the discriminatory practice is still harming communities today.

The stars of “This Old House” spin-off learned you can still buy a home on a small budget. Barely.

When the Javiers agreed to be on the show “This First House,” they had to buy a house fast — and with only $350K.

Homebuying in America: She wants a “cut-and-dried rule” for refinancing

Ryan Katherine’s mortgage rate is higher than the market average, but she’s not sure when to refinance.

The Sun Belt slowdown: How a $10,000 disagreement cost one seller $16,000

“They pissed away $16,000 trying to make $10,000,” says Douglas Rill, a Century 21 real estate broker in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was representing a seller for a one-bed, one-bath townhouse listed [...]

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Man dead after being hit by vehicle on highway

MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A man is dead after the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office said a vehicle hit him while he was on the highway.The sheriff’s o

NEW DETAILS: Traverse City man fired gun from apartment before surrendering, police say

TRAVERSE CITY -- Traverse City police say a 49-year-old man fired multiple rounds from his apartment Wednesday night, July 29, before officers negotiated his pe

Sheriff’s office urges trail safety after reported assault

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Grand Traverse County detectives continue to investigate an alleged incident this weekend after a woman reported an

Police investigate fake 'Federal Reserve' wire scam costing 73-year-old $42,000

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Traverse City Police Department is investigating a scam that has likely cost a 73-year-old Traverse City woman

Driver in Cherry Capital Airport shuttle bus death formally charged

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The man accused of being behind the wheel when a shuttle bus hit and killed a Michigan girl at Cherry Capital Airpo

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