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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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