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Ask these 4 questions — written by Realtors — when choosing a mortgage lender

Choosing a mortgage lender is one of the biggest financial decisions, and your real estate agent can help you make it.

Mortgage rates jump, approach 7%

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

This advice from 9 real estate agents will change how you get a mortgage

Before you choose a lender, read these insider tips from a trusted source — Realtors.

Mortgage rates surge, hit 13-month high

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

Mortgage rates rise, reach one-year high

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

How to weigh your bank’s mortgage offers — and why you get so many

Your bank’s mortgage offer may sound tempting, but before you jump in, make sure you can’t get a better deal elsewhere.

PMI got you into your home. It shouldn’t overstay its welcome.

Hard to avoid it if your down payment is low. But must you pay this extra fee forever?

Mortgage retreat, still near one-year high

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

3 homeowners, 6 refinances: Lessons learned from the front lines of refinancing a mortgage

Three homeowners refinanced their mortgages six times combined — and learned some lessons the hard way.

Investing

What is a good credit score to buy a house?

The higher your credit score, the lower the mortgage rate you’ll qualify for.

How 3 homeowners did the refinance math, and why they say it was worth it

You can save money with a refi by crunching the numbers.

Mortgage rates hit 11-month high as oil prices rise

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

Why you should avoid getting cash from a credit card at the ATM

Taking money out of a credit card at the ATM is a last-resort option.

Mortgage rates edge above 6.5% as oil prices jump again

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

‘Buy now, refinance later,’ they said. Mortgage rates said otherwise.

“Marry the house, date the rate,” seemed sage advice. But mortgage rates never fell, sticking some borrowers with home loans they don’t love.

Three homeowners who scored lower mortgage rates — and how they did it

Buying a home is as much about life as it is about math. Recent Bankrate research shows Americans overpay on mortgages by $65 billion a year. But three homebuyers — Maameefua Koomson, Sean Stoyanowski [...]

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Skeletal remains found near road where Texas State student Jason Landry vanished

Remains found along Salt Flat Rd. near Luling have renewed attention on the 2020 disappearance of Texas State University student Jason Landry.

Texas DPS officer struck and injured by vehicle in South Austin

A Texas Department of Public Safety officer was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in South Austin Friday night, according to the Austin Poli

Teen dies after single-vehicle crash at N Austin park; driver arrested on DWI charge

A 19-year-old man died Saturday night after a single-vehicle crash at a North Austin park, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

"When Texas is unleashed, we dominate": Hegseth praises defense tech startup Saronic

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Austin Friday as part of his "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, stopping first at Saronic — a defense-tech startup building autono

Southbound lanes of I-35 reopen after crash near Kyle

All southbound lanes of I-35 near Kyle Parkway have reopened after a crash early Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.TxDOT poste

Deposits

Mortgage rates hold below 6.5% as inflation wild card looms

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

Mortgage loan professionals are paid to close — not to get you the best rate

In a typical homebuying process, you’ll work with a pleasant and helpful mortgage loan professional. But you should know they might not have any obligation to make sure you get the lowest rate or best [...]

Three families gave up 3% mortgage rates. Here’s what they got in return

Your mortgage rate matters, but life changes don’t wait for the housing market.

Home equity loan rates tick lower, HELOC rates stand pat

HELOC rates held steady, while home equity loan rates fell a bit.

Mortgage rates dip below 6.5% as Fed holds steady

Mortgage rates rose this week along with inflation, remaining above 6.5%.

Homebuying in America: Her lender said she could borrow $250,000. She borrowed half of that

When a lender tells you how much you can borrow, it feels like permission to spend. But eligibility and affordability are completely different things. First-time buyer Khyrunnessa Rabbini learned this [...]

Survey: More than half of American workers feel behind on their retirement savings

Year-over-year, more Americans feel it’s unlikely they can meet their retirement goals.

Loans

Survey: The average American feels they need to earn over $186K a year just to live comfortably

Few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to be comfortable.

How to set up an LLC for investments like Series I bonds

Here’s how an LLC can help when it comes to investing and even obtaining lower-cost healthcare.

What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and why is it useful?

What you should know about the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

USDA loans: What are they and how do they work?

These no-down payment mortgages are for low- and moderate-income homebuyers in designated rural areas.

Mortgages

Mortgage rates remain above 6.5% as inflation spikes

Mortgage rates rose this week along with inflation, remaining above 6.5%.

Closing costs when selling a house

Selling a house isn’t free — here’s a breakdown of common closing costs for sellers.

HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher

HELOC rates dipped, while home equity loan rates hit their highest level of the year.

HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher

HELOC rates rose for the fifth straight week, nearing their highest level of the year.

Mortgage rates dip, but still above 6.5%

Mortgage rates retreated a bit this week but remain above 6.5%.

Homebuyers’ guide: How to choose a real estate agent

When you’re ready to buy a home, choosing the right real estate agent is crucial.

This couple mortgaged 9 properties in under a decade. Here are the financing tips they swear by

The Lupos built a real estate portfolio using these 5 strategies.

Credit Cards

Mortgage rates dip, but still above 6.5%

Mortgage rates retreated a bit this week but remain above 6.5%.

What is a home appraisal, and how does it work?

Mortgage lenders require appraisals to ensure they’re not loaning you more than the home is worth.

Property tax rates by state: What to expect in your area

Property taxes vary by location. Here’s a breakdown of average rates by state.

Upward streak for HELOCs continues as home equity loans decline

HELOC rates rose for the fifth straight week, nearing their highest level of the year.

Mortgage rates continue to rise as bond yields climb

Mortgage rates continue to rise, jumping 14 basis points to 6.6% this week.

Homebuying in America: He spent nine months in court trying to buy an affordable probate property

Breaking into the Los Angeles housing market, 32-year-old Benny To found a creative path to homeownership by buying a multifamily probate property. Despite being told the sale would be easy, a family dispute [...]

How to sell a house without a Realtor — and what to know first

Want to sell your house without using an agent? Here’s what you need to know.

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Skeletal remains found near road where Texas State student Jason Landry vanished

Remains found along Salt Flat Rd. near Luling have renewed attention on the 2020 disappearance of Texas State University student Jason Landry.

Texas DPS officer struck and injured by vehicle in South Austin

A Texas Department of Public Safety officer was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in South Austin Friday night, according to the Austin Poli

Teen dies after single-vehicle crash at N Austin park; driver arrested on DWI charge

A 19-year-old man died Saturday night after a single-vehicle crash at a North Austin park, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

"When Texas is unleashed, we dominate": Hegseth praises defense tech startup Saronic

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Austin Friday as part of his "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, stopping first at Saronic — a defense-tech startup building autono

Southbound lanes of I-35 reopen after crash near Kyle

All southbound lanes of I-35 near Kyle Parkway have reopened after a crash early Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.TxDOT poste

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