Budget Battles
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House Republicans Pass Defense Bill Packed with Culture War Policies
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Trump Promises CEOs Another Tax Cut
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Price Hikes Ease in May, Raising Hopes in Battle on Inflation
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Surprisingly Strong US Economy Is Powering Global Growth: World Bank
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White House Slams Republican Tax Cut Plans
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Blockbuster Jobs Report Sends Mixed Message to the Fed
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Trump Tax Cut Extension Won't Pay for Itself: Analysis
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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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Home Flipping Surges: Should We Be Worried?
Strong demand and rising home prices are prompting more investors to consider buying and selling houses as a means of making money quickly. House flipping — buying and selling a house in less than a...
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Here’s How Inflation Could Suck the Wind Out of Trump’s Economy
Don't look now, but Federal Reserve officials could actually have a problem with price inflation on their hands — something they've been trying to encourage, via ultra-low interest rates and multiple...
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Trump’s Penthouse vs. the White House: Which Is Worth More?
By Janna HerronBillionaire Donald Trump’s new residence at the White House will be a significant upgrade to his New York penthouse, at least in terms in financial value, according to a new report . Zillow estimates...
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How the GOP’s Tax Plan Could Hurt the Value of Your Home
Until recently, the mortgage interest deduction was right up there with Social Security as a sacrosanct institution on Capitol Hill, protected by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Backed by the...
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The Most Outrageous Housing Market in America
By Ciro ScottiThere are overheated housing markets, and then there is the San Francisco Bay Area – that rarified piece of the planet that is the home of so many high-tech companies and the incubator for hundreds...