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With Mortgage Rates Dipping, Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?
When mortgage rates dip, timing may be everything.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage Calculator
Tools With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
By Carla Ayers
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
By Carla Ayers
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How Federal Reserve Rate Decisions Impact Mortgage Rates in 2025
Mortgage rates are still fluctuating in 2025 as the Fed begins cutting rates. Learn how interest rate changes affect your monthly payments and what buyers should watch for this year.
By Dori Zinn
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Are You Middle-Class? Here's the Most Tax-Friendly State for Your Family
Tax Tips We found the state with no income tax, low property tax bills and exemptions on groceries and medicine.
By Kate Schubel
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How Much Would a $50,000 HELOC Cost Per Month?
Thinking about tapping your home’s equity? Here’s what a $50,000 HELOC might cost you each month based on current rates.
By Paige Cerulli
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15 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows
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Should You Tap Your Home Equity Before 2026?
As borrowing rates and tax law shifts converge, here's what homeowners need to know before pulling equity out of their home.
By Choncé Maddox
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance Costs
Boost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
