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New England’s housing markets ‘heat up’ as home prices jump in August — and rose by over 9% in one state

Home prices rose in August, with New England states leading the pack, CoreLogic economist says.

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Supreme Court case on CFPB funding could have wider ramifications for mortgage borrowers

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U.S. construction spending rises for the eighth straight month in August

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‘What happens if we marry?’: My boyfriend gives his daughter $3,000 a month and pays for his ex-wife’s car. Is this a problem?

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Few who ‘retire early’ have achieved ‘financial independence’

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Banks are bracing for a recession as Treasury yields surge

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Why home insurance premiums have skyrocketed

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How Treasury market upheaval is rippling through global markets, in 4 charts

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Social Security’s big day: COLA to be announced Oct. 12

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‘I still feel as dumb as a box of rocks.’ I’ve worked with financial advisers for 11 years, but now I’m wondering: Is there a better way?

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These 20 stocks in the S&P 500 are expected to soar after rising interest rates have pushed down valuations

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Does job hopping still increase your salary?

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‘Just like in 1987.’ Here’s what could deliver a ‘devastating blow’ to stocks, says SocGen strategist Albert Edwards.

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China’s Property Crisis Isn’t Going Away. It’s Trouble for an Economy Based on Real Estate.

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China’s Property Crisis Isn’t Going Away. It’s Trouble for an Economy Based on Real Estate.

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These are the ‘lottery’ winners of America’s housing market, according to Zillow’s chief economist

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This is where housing prices have risen the most in America. Use our tool to see the five-year increase in value where you live.

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Amazon Battle Could Be Crunch Moment for FTC. Why Investors Shouldn’t Worry.

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The price gap between renting and buying has hit the widest point since 2000

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How to keep your coverage if you’re struggling with rising home and auto insurance costs

Oct. 2, 2023 at 5:02 a.m. ET by Ryan Brady
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‘It just seems wasteful’: I bought a 3,000-square-foot house at a 3% interest rate. It’s too big. Do I sell?

Oct. 1, 2023 at 11:44 a.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan
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More bad news for U.S. home buyers: Mortgage rates hit a 23-year high

Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan
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Contract signings for U.S. homes drop in August to lowest level since April 2020

Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan
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Home-buying demand falls as mortgage rates reach multi-decade highs 

Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan
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Government shutdown could leave thousands of federally-backed mortgages in ‘limbo’

Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:12 p.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan
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J. Lo persists at trying to unload her NYC penthouse—this time for just under $25 million

Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:05 p.m. ET
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New HQ for Flavortown? Guy Fieri purchases palatial Palm Beach home for $7.3 million

Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:53 a.m. ET
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These are the most overvalued housing markets in the world, according to UBS

Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:36 a.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan
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U.S. new-home sales fall 8.7% in August amid high mortgage rates

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Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:26 a.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan