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No-closing-cost mortgage: Does it make sense for you?

Closing costs can sometimes present a financial barrier for home buyers. In cases like these, applying for a no-closing-cost mortgage can potentially help.

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Moving report: Understanding how and why people move

Unpack information on how and why people move – including various trends among different demographics, how buyers find homes and what makes people want...

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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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Forbearance agreement: What it means for your mortgage

A forbearance agreement allows borrowers to temporarily suspend their mortgage payments during unexpected financial hardship. Read about forbearance agreemen...

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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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VA loan forbearance: Everything you need to know

If you have a VA loan and are facing financial difficulties, your options extend beyond a VA loan forbearance. See how to catch up and what to do next.

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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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House managers

Robert and Dareda owned 7 homes – including lakefront property and a 50-acre farm. And then it all came crashing down. But that didn’t quite spell t...

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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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The birwood wall

Explore the legacy of segregation in Detroit and a community’s efforts to preserve the Birwood Wall - built to keep Black residents out of white neighborh...

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A cozy blue home with bright green grass.

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25 best counties to buy a single-family rental investment property in 2023

Rocket Homes examined data from ATTOM to see which counties would offer the greatest returns on investment on single-family rental homes in 2023.

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Impound accounts explained: Why your lender holds funds

Some mortgage servicers arrange impound accounts to collect fees from home buyers. But how do they work, and do they benefit you? Keep reading to find out.

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The 15 most promising U.S. cities in 2024

The most promising cities in 2024 have seen growth in migration, salaries, high-tech GDP, jobs and small businesses.

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