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Will Mortgage Rates Ever Be as Low as 4.00% Again?

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The housing market's tough but not impossible, experts say. They offer their best tips on how to buy or sell in this market to get what you want.

Want to buy or sell a home? How to get a 3% mortgage rate, negotiate fees, and more

With inflation decelerating, interest rate cuts are widely expected later this year. Traders are predicting a September cut with near 100% certainty, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, which uses market data to predict Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. That's potentially good news for homebuyers, since interest rate cuts would...

Mortgage interest rates are expected to drop by the end of the year—here’s how much you could save on monthly payments

As of Q1 2024, the average sales price of homes sold in the United States was $513,100, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Housing prices across the board have been on a steady rise over the past 60 years or so, though certain periods have seen dips. Even these have always corrected themselves after a few years, though.

8 Best and Worst States To Buy Property in August 2024, According to Housing Market Experts

Americans report spending just under $55,000 on their home sale — a cost that surprised 64% of sellers, according to a new Clever Real Estate survey of 1,000 people who have sold a home since 2022. Selling a home is one of the most lucrative transactions in a person's...

Selling a Home Costs Nearly $55,000 in 2024

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Motherly

Teen participation in the job market has reached levels not seen since the Great Recession.

Inflation causing more teens to enter workforce to help their families pay bills

Fox Business

Middle-income households are feeling the squeeze after years of elevated inflation, and 66% reported they are falling behind due to the high cost of living in the U.S.

Two-thirds of middle-income Americans say they are falling behind due to cost of living: Primerica

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Car insurance rates are on the rise across the U.S, leaving drivers searching for ways to save money. Insure.com analysts uncovered 13 vehicles that offer the cheapest insurance rates.

13 Car Models With the Cheapest Insurance Rates

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

TheStreet

Millennials are feeling the pain of a volatile housing market.

High interest rates and low housing inventory are creating roadblocks for millennial homebuyers.

NBC News

People are struggling to pay off their credit card debt even as many trim their spending. The share of credit card balances that are past due reached the highest level ever in the first quarter, according to data the Philadelphia Federal Reserve has tracked since 2012. The delinquencies come as...

Credit card delinquency rates hit a nearly 12-year high

New-vehicle buyers are taking out loans averaging almost 70 months. Average new-vehicle APRs increased to 7.3% during the second quarter. Down payments for new vehicles have slightly decreased. A new study has revealed that many new vehicle buyers in the U.S. are being stretched to their financial limits, signing up...

Americans Drowning In New Car Debt, Loans Averaging 70 Months

New York Post

The “hidden costs” of homeownership, including rising property taxes and homeowners insurance, are the biggest risk factors for rising mortgage delinquencies in the present market, according to a new survey.

The Auction.com survey of leaders in the default servicing space found that respondents assigned 37% out of a hypothetical 100 risk factor points to hidden costs, beating out any other factor.

Rising consumer debt delinquencies were not far behind with 32%, followed by rising unemployment at 15%, commercial mortgage defaults at 10%, and falling home prices at 6%.

The finding comes as insurance costs for homeowners skyrocket in many parts of the country. Nationally, they jumped 33.8%...

Rising cost of insurance and property tax is the top risk for mortgage delinquencies: survey

A new report published by Redfin shows that a growing number of buyers are backing out of deals to buy a house due to high mortgage rates and steep prices.

Homebuyers are getting cold feet

The states with the cheapest 30-year new purchase rates Monday were New York, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. Meanwhile, the most expensive rates were found in Alaska, West Virginia, Iowa, Washington, D.C., North Dakota, and Vermont. Mortgage rates vary by the state where they originate. Different lenders...

Today's Mortgage Rates by State - July 23, 2024

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Will it be easier to buy a house next year, and should we expect a housing market crash? Here's how to prepare based on housing market predictions for 2024.

Housing market predictions 2024: What homebuyers should know

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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Soaring Cost of Insurance and Property Tax Is the Top Risk for Triggering Mortgage Delinquencies, Survey Finds

The \"hidden costs\" of homeownership, including rising property taxes and homeowners insurance, are the biggest risk factors for rising mortgage delinquencies in the present market, according...

The "hidden costs" of homeownership, including rising property taxes and homeowners insurance, are the biggest risk factors for rising mortgage delinquencies in the present market, according...

Soaring Cost of Insurance and Property Tax Is the Top Risk for Triggering Mortgage Delinquencies, Survey Finds

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