Budget Battles
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Biden and Trump Joust Over Jobs Report
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IRS Unveils Plan to Crack Down on the Rich
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She’ll Force Vote to Oust Johnson
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Democrats Say They’re Ready to Rescue Mike Johnson
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‘A Good Day for America’: Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
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Senate Advances $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
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GOP Infighting Continues as Senate Heads for Aid Vote
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The Risk That’s Growing Once Again in the Housing Market
By Diana Olick, CNBCHomebuyers are increasingly opting to put less money down when purchasing their homes, increasing their risk should the housing market, and specifically home prices, falter yet again.
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The Simple Reason US Home Values Are at Record Highs
By Diana Olick, CNBCA home is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and apparently, that tab just hit its highest level in history. The median value of all homes in the United States in June surpassed $200,...
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US Home Sales to Foreigners Are Soaring: Here Are the Top 5 States
By Diana Olick, CNBCForeign purchases of U.S. residential real estate surged to the highest level ever in terms of number of homes sold and dollar volume. Foreign buyers closed on $153 billion worth of U.S. residential...
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15 Homebuying Headaches (and How to Prepare for Them)
With a transaction that involves so many moving parts and so many people, it’s impossible to control the entire process, and things rarely go exactly as you’ve planned. Still, some headaches in the...
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Why Home Builders Are Cutting Back on New Construction
By Lucia Mutikani, ReutersU.S. homebuilding fell for a third straight month in May to the lowest level in eight months as construction activity declined broadly, suggesting that housing could be a drag on economic growth in...
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Own Your Home? Here’s How Much Richer You Are This Year
Rising home prices may be making things tough for would-be buyers, but they’re a huge financial boon to those who’ve already purchased their houses. More than 60 percent of homeowners with a mortgage...
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Here’s a Hidden Cost of Homeownership
If you’re in the market to become a homeowner, you probably already know that you’ll face increased expenses for things like maintenance and lawn care. A new study finds that you’ll likely be...
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your Dream Retirement Home
By Janna HerronWhile a big move is always a challenge, making such a serious change in retirement comes with unique challenges and pitfalls. Before putting your home on the market as you start your retirement life...
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Why Rents Are Climbing Fast in the Suburbs
For the first time in four years, the cost of renting property in the suburbs grew faster than the cost of city rentals, according to a new study.
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5 Smart Ways to Put Your Home Equity to Work
In some instances, home equity can be a tool to help you achieve other long-term financial goals.
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The Strongest Housing Market in the US in 2017 – and the Weakest
By Janna HerronHome prices started 2017 on the rise, but the biggest housing gains occurred in just a handful of states.
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Another Housing Cost That’s on the Rise
The average monthly homeowners’ association fee is up 32 percent over the past decade, according to a new report.
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House Flippers Are Making More Money Than Ever
The home flippers who were banking huge profits during the run up to the housing crisis are back, and they’re making more money than ever.
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Here’s the Best Time to List Your Home for Sale
A new study from Zillow shows the best time to list your home for sale.
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Why Baby Boomers Are Spending So Much to Fix Up Their Homes
Americans are spending more than ever to remodel their homes, and they’re expected to spend even more over the next decade. Older homeowners will make up an even greater share of remodeling spending...