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It could be a head fake but I am starting to think we are about to witness a pretty large move across financial markets, in general. We were in kind of a range trade or maybe even worse as it looked like markets were headed fo...

Owning a home might soon be more achievable for many Americans. There's exciting news about a proposed $15,000 tax credit that aims to help first-time home buyers.  Although this tax cred...

In middle of the Great Depression, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was started to assist low-income families in finding affordable options for housing. Since then, HUD has expanded its assistance to inclu...

It is no surprise to learn that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has greatly influenced some of the hottest design trends of the last 18 months. You can look to the pandemic to continue to influen...

Maintaining a home is vital for its longevity and your comfort, but it doesn't have to break the bank. By implementing smart cost-cutting strategies, you can s...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are key players in the American housing market, making buying a house more predictable for homeowners and attractive for those investing in home loans. Basically, they help keep th...

Buying a house is becoming more expensive, not just because of the price tags on homes, but also because the initial payment you make, known as the down payment, is going up. That's the chunk of money bu...

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (NHIA) is a new law proposal designed to make buying a home more affordable. If passed, it will provide $16 billion to build or fix up about 400,000 ho...

The scene at Wrigley Field earlier this late afternoon. If you squint, you'll see a young boy grabbing a (Brewers) autograph in the front row. "You can't beat fun at the old ball park," my Dad used to love...