Budget Battles
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House Kills Greene Motion to Oust Speaker Johnson
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Greene Backs Off Johnson Threat, but Issues Four Demands
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Social Security, Medicare Get Boost From Strong Economy
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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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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 States With the Hottest Housing Markets Heading into 2017
By Janna HerronU.S. home values have increased 6.3 percent so far this year, a reflection of the shrinking number of homes for sale and more aggressive buyers, according to an analysis of available data. But those...
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The 9 States With the Hottest Housing Markets
By Janna HerronU.S. home values rose again in October, and a handful of states reported increases exceeded the national average. Housing prices increased 6.7 percent in October compared to the same month a year ago...
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Here’s How Trump Is Fueling the Housing Market
By Janna HerronHomebuyers are rushing into the housing market, thanks in large part to Donald Trump. The number of mortgage applications for home purchases jumped 19 percent last week, following a 6 percent decline...
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10 Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2017
Nearly a decade after the real estate crisis set off wild swings in the housing market, most markets finally stabilized last year. The election of Donald Trump has brought uncertainty into the...
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12 States With the Hottest Housing Markets
By Janna HerronHome prices are increasing as the holiday season approaches, but some states are seeing larger gains than others. U.S. home prices rose 6.3 percent in September compared to the same month a year ago...