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Some commentators were surprised that U.S. Treasury yields (and therefore mortgage rates) rose rather than fell last Friday in response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. MarketWatch ...
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First-time home buyers are biding their time, put off by high mortgage rates. But is that a mistake they'll later regret?
"Israel launched a stunning series of strikes on Friday morning against Iran’s nuclear program, killing three of the nation’s security chiefs," reported The New York Times overnight. "The wide-ranging ...
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Homeowners have record levels of equity. And many are tapping theirs using HELOCs, according to a new study. Yes, we're seeing a HELOC boom.
Markets are concerned about section 899, a provision buried in the tax and spending bill. But are they overreacting?