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4 benefits first-time homebuyers should know about
The explainer Home prices are dropping and this fall is looking particularly buyer-friendly
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When does it make sense to refinance your mortgage?
The explainer You may be able to secure a lower interest rate — but it's not a good move for everyone
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How to avoid becoming a mortgage prisoner
The Explainer Thousands of homeowners are stuck with expensive mortgages they can't escape
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Will the housing slump ever end?
Today's Big Question Probably not until mortgage rates come down
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Zombie mortgages are on the rise again. Here's what to know about them.
The Explainer Second mortgages homeowners thought were settled can cause some serious problems
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Do you really need to put down 20% when buying a home?
The Explainer It may be the standard down payment, but that does not mean it's the right amount for you
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Pros and cons of renting
Pros and cons One-third of households in the UK are rented, but the vast majority of people aspire to own their own home
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The Week Unwrapped: What has the Pope got to do with climate change?
Podcast Plus, the pros and cons of marathon mortgages, and the economic impact of Taylor Swift
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How is your mortgage rate determined?
The Explainer The Federal Reserve is partly to blame, but so are various personal financial factors
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2023: the year of sticker shock
The Explainer Many Americans were down on the economy this year due to problematic prices
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Where will mortgage rates head in 2024?
The Explainer Homebuyers are hoping a reprieve is somewhere on the horizon
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
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The pros and cons of new-builds
Pros and Cons More options for first-time buyers and lower bills are offset by ‘new-build premium’ and the chance of delays
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Is buying a house cheaper than renting?
In Depth Renters face rising costs and a shortage of properties on the market
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