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01/20/2026

More goid news for the U.S. economy:

The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly shrunk 39% to -$29.35B, as exports increased and imports decreased. This marks the lowest level since June 2009 and missed the forecast of $58.10B.

08/28/2024

I worry that we could all be taxed on unrealized capital gains, although it's not supposed to start that way. Many of us could be forced to sell our stocks, houses, and other assets. Is this unconstitutional? Maybe I'm worrying for nothing ???

One issue in this plan has captured specific attention: a new tax on unrealized capital gains. Some households would pay a tax worth

08/29/2023

Right now, we have about 1,250 homes on the market in Santa Clara county. This is a low number, so it could be a good time to sell!

04/16/2023

If the Fed does hike rates again 2 or 3 more times, maybr it's better to buy real estate now than wait for rates to come down. Who knows when they will come down.

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, predicted how many more times the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates while speaking to "The Claman Countdown."

03/24/2023

Interest rates have fallen below the recent highs. Some sellers are offering Interest rate reductions through a credit to the buyer.

Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.

03/02/2023

Buyers are coming back into the market and buying the dream homes!

Recent drops in mortgage rates and other factors have shown evidence of a housing market recovery into 2023, according by Redfin. Here’s how you can compare mortgage offers and find the rate that’s right for you.

02/19/2023

NewsBreak: Single Women Now Own More Homes Than Single Men: Here’s What to Know About Buying Alone

Buying a home, whether you’re doing it on your own or moving in with another person, is one of life’s major milestones. In today’s market, it’s...

02/17/2023

Buyers are once again back in the market to buy. Most homes here are selling at significantly lower prices compared with a year ago.

Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 16, 2023, which are down from yesterday.

02/09/2023

Concerned about mortgage rates? There are ways to reduce your rate.

Buydown refers to methods used by buyers and sellers to lower interest rates in the early years of a new mortgage. Find out if a buydown makes sense for you.

02/06/2023

There are several financial resources to help California home buyers. This is one.

The man who helped bring Habitat for Humanity to northern Michigan is still interested in fighting for housing advocacy, and now, he’s ready to start doing it in a brand-new way. Meet John O’Neill, one of the pioneers of the affordable housing conversation in northwest Lower Michigan, and the fo...

02/01/2023

Some buyers are able to get rates that are even lower.

Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 31, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.