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Foreclosure activity is likely to remain slightly elevated over the next three months after rising in August, according to a new report. Here are options for at-risk homeowners who may be struggling to make their mortgage payments.

You may be able to boost the value of your home by hundreds of thousands of dollars by making simple upgrades. But even the most simple home improvement projects can be expensive. Consider your home improvement financing options in this analysis.

Are your monthly debt payments holding you back from achieving financial milestones like buying a house? You're not alone. See how you can reduce your debt obligations and cut down your outstanding student loan balance to achieve the American dream of homeownership.

Household incomes saw their first significant drop since 2011. Here are steps to take if you're struggling with finances.

As credit for a mortgage gets harder to come by, some mortgage refinance options are allowing more borrowers to refinance their mortgage.

With the SECURE Notarization Act gaining ground, digital mortgage closings could be legal nationwide by 2022.

The momentum for economic growth has slowed, according to Freddie Mac's chief economist, sending mortgage into a holding pattern at sub-3% levels.

As college graduates look toward the next steps in their lives, one study ranked the top five cities in which to live that will help set them up for success.

Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.

Consumers are growing more optimistic about the housing market as inventory improves. Here's how you can get a lower mortgage interest rate.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 10, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.

Jobless claims fell during the first week in September. With the Fed watching the labor market closely, here's what it could mean for interest rates.

Home prices are on the rise, surging to record highs and increasing homeowner equity. But homebuyers could still see lower levels of affordability.

The CFPB issued a new final rule that will prevent what it calls "avoidable foreclosures." Here are the the options that homeowners have.

One top mortgage executive says interest rates should soon begin to rise, but the housing market will remain strong.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 9, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.

Home prices are rising in today's highly competitive market, especially in these 10 U.S. cities.

Baby Boomers and Gen Zers pay a higher – and possibly unjustified – average monthly car insurance premium, in part because of supposed "age tax," according to a new study.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 8, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.

Fannie Mae issued new guidelines allowing conventional mortgage lenders to consider an applicant's history of on-time rent payments when issuing home loans. But that doesn't mean you'll get favorable terms if you apply for a mortgage with the minimum credit score.