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Fee simple: What is it in real estate and how does it work?
Fee simple refers to a landowner’s absolute ownership of real property. Read our article to learn about how fee simple determines real estate or land o...
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Federal Reserve press release in plain english - December 2022
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 0.5% in December to a range of 4.25% – 4.5%. Check out our analysis on what that means for you.
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Federal reserve press release in plain English - May 2023
Continued stress in the banking sector and some mixed economic signals have characterized the last few weeks. How did the Federal Reserve react?
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The top 15 fastest-growing cities in the US
Wanting to move to a busy city with a rapidly growing population? Explore the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and discover why people are flocking there.<...
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What is the power of sale in a mortgage note, and how does it affect foreclosure proceedings?
The power of sale allows a lender to sell a home – without judicial review – if a borrower defaults on a mortgage. Learn more about how the power...
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What is an escalation clause and when is the time to use one?
An escalation clause states a buyer is willing to raise their offer if a seller receives a higher offer. Read our guide on escalation clauses.
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Home equity loan vs. personal loan: What's the best option?
A personal loan is an unsecured loan, while a home equity loan is backed by your home equity. See the main differences between these two loan types.
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - March 2024
The Federal Reserve didn’t say a whole lot new in March, but it did release projections. Here are the details for us obsessive market watchers.
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PUD (Planned Unit Development): What it is and how it differs from other types of housing
A PUD, or planned unit development, is a small community of single-family homes. Read on to learn about living in a PUD and how it differs from other housing...
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