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A classic prewar home in historic Savannah, Georgia.

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25 counties that have the most pre-war homes in their states

Every state has a stock of vintage housing. Rocket Homes examined Census Bureau data to find which 25 counties have the most pre-war homes in their state.

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Today's Topic: The Federal Reserve

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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - November 2023

The Federal Reserve left the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged to begin November. Keep reading for our full analysis.

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A woman in a hijab looking at papers, possibly related to homeownership or finances.

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What is loss mitigation?

Loss mitigation is the process in which borrowers and lenders work to create a plan to avoid foreclosure. Learn more about loss mitigation options here.

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What are seller concessions?

Seller concessions are closing costs that the seller has agreed to pay, but is it a reasonable request? Learn more about seller concessions and how they work.

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A man accompanied by a dog, possibly connected to home renovation or improvement.

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Refinancing to renovate: How and where homeowners reinvested their equity

Homeowners have been refinancing to fund home renovations. We explore the reasons where it’s been popular and the kinds of renovations homeowners are m...

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A man sitting with a calculator and papers, appearing to be calculating finances.

4-minute read

Data shows why saving for your first down payment can be hard

Discover why saving for a first down payment can be so challenging. Learn about the intention-behavior gap and how it affects first-time homebuyers.

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A happy family on a couch together.

5-minute read

Success in the mortgage process: Are borrowers feeling confident?

Uncover key info on borrowers who feel confident about the mortgage process and what they did to better prepare themselves to get a loan and become a homeowner.

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Home. Alone.

Sometimes, the loneliness of being home alone can be a catalyst for connection. In this episode of Home. Made., we’ll hear two very different ...

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An illustration depicting a home with a happy family from a child's point of view.

Chosen family

Kim Ceurstemont always knew she wanted to be a mother. In her late 30s and still single, she opted to become pregnant through a donor.

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