Housing supply can't keep up with demand, says NAHB CEO, but solution to ‘looming crisis’ must be found soon
Homebuilders are unable to keep up with the demand for new homes as labor and supply shortages continue. Here are the options available if you want to avoid today's competitive housing market.
Your new home final walk-through checklist
Before you close on a home, you need to complete one last step. Here’s a new home final walk-through checklist to ensure you inspect everything you need to.
You may be owed unclaimed life insurance money: Here's how to find out
Here's how to find out if you're owed unclaimed life insurance benefits from a lost policy.
Fed sets new limits on policymakers' investments amid questionable trades
The Federal Reserve issued new restrictions on policymakers’ investments in response to questionable recent trades that forced two top officials to resign.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Here's what is driving up auto insurance costs, and how to keep yours low
Auto insurance costs are on the rise due to several factors such as an increase in fatal accidents, and rising demand and costs for vehicles.
FHFA expands mortgage refinance opportunities for low- and medium-income families
The FHFA announced an update to its low-income refinance program that will allow more homeowners to qualify and save on their monthly payments.
Today's mortgage rates: 10-year rates stand out as best deal | Oct. 20, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 20, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s 20-year mortgage refinance rates hold at 11-day low | Oct. 20, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 20, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Atlanta City Council aims to create new office focused on nighttime economy, safety
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
Indiana town will give you cash and ‘grandparents on demand’ if you move there
Yes, you read that correctly. The City of Greensburg, Indiana will give you cash and “Grandparents on Demand” if you decide to move there and work remotely.
Federal government to ask for taxes on app transactions over $600
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Mortgage interest rates to begin trending up: MBA forecast
The Mortgage Bankers Association said interest rates will not continue to drop, and today's high inflation is not transitory in its economic outlook released at its annual conference.
'Broad' student loan forgiveness still on the table, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Education Department is "going to continue conversations" with the White House when it comes to widespread loan cancellation.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates creep back below 3% | Oct. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates fall for longest and shortest terms | Oct. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Farmers and Deere & Co. suppliers worry about prolonged strike
More than 10,000 Deere employees went on strike last week at 14 Deere factories in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia after the United Auto Workers union rejected a contract offer.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Legislators consider making larger child tax credit permanent
The new broader tax credit has been so popular with taxpayers that legislators would like to make the changes permanent.