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Sales drop and prices usually ease this time of year, providing buyers with a brief window to snap up deals before the peak spring home-buying season begins.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates held steady this week amid mixed signs in the housing market. Rates remain at historically low levels as a lure to prospective homebuyers.

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Purchasing a house with an addition or conversion that was made without the local government’s approval is a risky proposition.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. mortgage rates crept slightly higher this week but remain at low levels that could encourage more home-buying. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday that the average rate on a fixed 30-year mortgage ticked up to 3.68% from 3.66% the previous week. The average 15-year mortgage was unchanged at 3.15%.

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The peak gift-shopping season has begun, but so has the time of year when “porch pirates” proliferate.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. mortgage rates turned down this week, lowering the cost of purchasing a home and supporting the housing market.

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COSTA MESA, Calif. — Overall customer satisfaction with primary mortgage originators has improved throughout most of 2019 but dropped off significantly in Q2 as loan origination volume surged.

America’s largest state offers big tax benefits to retired people who can weather its cold and sometimes long nights.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week amid optimism over prospects for the U.S. economy. Rates remain at historically low levels, however, as an incentive to prospective homebuyers.

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A small but growing number of home sellers are using electronic gadgets to keep an eye on buyers who visit their property.

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Our nation’s highest court soon will decide whether the federal law that bans discrimination based on “sex” should cover sexual preferences, not just a person’s born gender.

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, it’s always fun to hear about spirits who have allegedly decided to stick around long after their earthly bodies were buried.

The 30% federal credit for the cost of installing a home solar-energy system expires this year, but smaller credits will be available in the future.