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February's 0.4% rise in consumer prices was driven largely by housing and energy costs.

Above, Guaranteed Rate Senior Production Manager Mike Dye While the mortgage industry has traditionally focused on lenders’ needs and priorities, Guaranteed Rate has flipped the script by putting the interests of customers first.  “In the age of Amazon, society has conditioned us to want quick results. What we have effectively created together is a niche…

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While inflation is 10 times higher now than 60 years ago, home prices are 24 times more expensive, a new study found. Here's what that means for homebuyers.

Vitruvius has been trained on building codes, building methods and structural engineering.

Donald Trump is challenging a New York business fraud judgment and defamation verdicts in favor of E. Jean Carroll as he campaigns against President Joe Biden.

Selling a home is a significant decision involving many considerations. Among these, deciding whether to make improvements before listing the property is paramount. This decision can dramatically influence not only the sale price but also the speed and smoothness of the transaction. Understanding the pros and cons of home improvements before sale is essential for…

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The Federal Reserve is not expected to start cutting interest rates just yet. Here's what that means for your wallet.

Homebuilders are seeing better demand despite stubbornly high interest rates.

Modular construction promises a faster, more sustainable solution to housing crises but it still sees wider adoption in some countries more than others.

While spring is known to be the season that kicks off the housing market, events from recent years have changed the trends, experts say.

Rudy Giuliani owes $148 million to two Georgia election workers who he falsely claimed tampered with 2020 election ballots.

While economic signs remain strong and experts have a positive outlook, consumer sentiment saw a slight dip in March. The dip, however, is not any cause for concern, according to experts. Consumer sentiment decreased 0.5% in March, following a 0.8% increase in February and two large leaps back in January and December. “Consumer sentiment moved…

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If you're considering entering the rental market this year, you might come across different property types available for rent. Here's what to consider.

Mortgage demand surged higher for the second straight week, after the average rate on the 30-year fixed dropped below 7%.

Donald Trump's finances could be strained by his other legal battles, including an $83.3 million penalty for defaming E. Jean Carroll, AG Letitia James argued.

While mortgage rates remain elevated for potential homebuyers, factors outside borrowing costs are keeping housing unaffordable for many, experts say.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.4% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 12. It marked the biggest increase since last fall. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2% before seasonal adjustment. After hitting a 40-year…

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A new study shows that coastal communities may be more at risk from sea-level rise than previously thought.

President Biden has proposed a new first-time homebuyer tax credit.

Sonali Pier is a portfolio manager at Pimco and leads the firm's Diversified Income Fund.