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FHFA, Treasury agree to let Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac retain earnings

The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Treasury Department have reached an agreement that will allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to keep their earnings for the foreseeable future, until they reach the capital targets ...

FHFA, Treasury agree to let Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac retain earnings

The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Treasury Department have reached an agreement that will allow Fannie Mae [s:FNMA] and Freddie Mac [s:FMCC] to keep their earnings for the foreseeable future, until they reach the ...

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What happens if I break my lease?

There are often costly consequences for leaving your apartment before your lease is up. Here's what to expect and how you can amicably break your lease.

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What type of real-estate investment is right for you?

5 strategies to consider

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Real estate investing can be a strategy to save for retirement

How to invest with the BRRRR method

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New-home sales fall as buyers begin to get cold feet in an expensive market

Cooler weather has put a damper on the hot housing market.

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Existing-home sales fall in November as buyers struggle to find properties to purchase

The inventory of homes for sales dropped to a new record low, fueling major price increases.

New U.S. home sales fall 11% in November, but remain higher on an annual basis

Sales of newly built homes occurred at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 841,000 in November, the Census Bureau reported Wednesday. That was 11% below the revised pace of 945,000 in October. Analysts polled by MarketWat...

U.S. existing home sales fall 2.5% in November

Existing-home sales fell after five consecutive months of increases in November. Total existing-home sales dipped 2.5% from October to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.69 million, the National Association of Realtors...

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Trump administration likely to keep Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in conservatorship, Mnuchin suggests

‘We’re going to not do anything that jeopardizes taxpayers and puts them at additional risk,’ the Treasury Secretary told The Wall Street Journal in an exclusive interview.

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‘I thought, You’re kicking my dog out, too?’ The legally messy eviction of a North Carolina single mother

Thousands of evictions are moving forward across the country, even though the CDC has ostensibly banned them.

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How tapping home equity can pay the taxes on a Roth IRA conversion

Here’s what to know about using a reverse mortgage to convert retirement assets.

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4 tax strategies to get the most long-term value from real estate

You need a long-term plan and a way to protect your profits

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Should I rent or own property?

Owning a home has traditionally been considered part of the American dream, but is the investment always worth it? Here are the pros and cons of renting versus owning.

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New-home construction surges to post-Great Recession high in October, driven by rise in single-family starts

Americans are looking to buy homes in the suburbs, but construction firms can’t keep pace with demand.

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Upgrade your bathroom with these 6 easy, DIY projects

Here are 6 projects to improve your bathroom’s appeal without hiring a contractor or buying expensive equipment.

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How to create a home office on a budget

If you’re ready to start building your home office, here are tips for managing the costs, plus financing options for bigger projects.

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What a Biden administration will mean for housing-finance reform

The Trump administration has pursued the recapitalization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but a Biden administration will likely have different goals.

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Three reasons you should refinance your home right now with a renovation loan

A renovation refi is a way to borrow money for home improvements at a lower interest rate than personal loans or credit cards.

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We are conservative Christians looking for our utopia: a friendly, safe and affordable small town. Where should we retire?

Our gross income including Social Security is about $55,000 a year.