More banks are beginning to accept lower credit scores and smaller down payments, making it easier for borrowers to qualify for a mortgage, according to a new report.
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Nearly half of the nation’s foreclosed homes are still occupied, according to a new study by RealtyTrac. That number is even higher in some markets.
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The IRS announced that the start of tax-filing season will be delayed by up to two weeks because of the federal government shutdown.
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Severe labor shortages are hampering the homebuilding industry, but builders may be purposely keeping their payrolls tight.
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Scammers increasingly are attacking with a computer virus that will encrypt all your computer files and hold them for ransom.
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A false Facebook post is making the rounds claiming that if you don’t pay the penalty for not buying health insurance, the IRS can file a lien against your home.
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