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Sometimes you gotta look past the headlines
Sometimes you gotta look past the headlines. When peering across college campuses these days you see two very different themes percolating near the top. One are the ever-increasing numbers of protests; and the other is the endless a...
The Simple Guide to Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Buying a home with less than 20% down usually means paying for private mortgage insurance, or PMI. PMI is a monthly fee that protects your mortgage lender—not you—in case you default on your loan. ...
New STAR Program: How Families and Seniors Can Save on Property Taxes
Property taxes in New York can be expensive, especially for families and seniors. To help reduce these costs, New York State offers a program called STAR (School Tax Relief). This program gives money b...
What To Expect From The Housing Marketing in 2025
The housing market dynamics are always changing. Prices fluctuate with market demand, changing mortgage rates, and with economic transitions. Supply and demand flow based on these factors. Given the shifts, you must scr...
The 2026 Housing Market: What Buyers Should Expect
If you’re hoping to buy a home in 2026, there's a mix of good and bad news about mortgage rates. Experts expect mortgage rates to drop a bit next year, but don’t count on them going much lower than 6%. Ev...
Mortgage Rate Predictions for the Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
If you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your mortgage in the next few years, you may be wondering where mortgage rates are headed. Predicting interest rates is never an exact science, but experts ca...
VA Loans in 2026: Borrowing Limits and Key Trade-Offs
VA home loans help eligible military members, veterans, and surviving spouses buy a home without making a down payment or paying monthly mortgage insurance. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doesn't directly...
Streamlining Affordable Housing Applications: Pittsburgh's Innovative AI Program
Pittsburgh is starting a new program to make it quicker and easier for people to apply for affordable housing, using artificial intelligence (AI). The local Housing Authority is facing a cha...
SNAP Food Stamps in 2026: New Benefit Amounts and Important Rule Changes
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is updating its rules and payment amounts for 2026. These changes are designed to help families afford healthy fo...
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