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Luxury Buyers From Colombia Are Snapping Up South Florida Homes in Search of a Real Estate Safety Net

Luxury Buyers From Colombia Are Snapping Up South Florida Homes in Search of a Real Estate Safety Net

South Florida has long been a favorite destination for wealthy Colombian real estate investors, but worsening political and economic volatility at home has sharpened their focus on the Sunshine State. Although Miami has historically been their favored location, Colombian investors are also expanding their footprint into other Florida markets, from Hollywood to Orlando, as theyRead …

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Geena Davis Offers Rare Glimpse Inside Upbringing-and Wild Childhood Antics

Geena Davis Offers Rare Glimpse Inside Upbringing-and Wild Childhood Antics

Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis has opened up about the hilarious childhood pastime that left the residents of her quiet Massachusetts hometown so alarmed that they would regularly phone her mother to report her wild antics. The “Thelma & Louise” star reflected on her humble upbringing in Wareham in a new interview with The Wall StreetRead …

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New Construction vs. Resale: How One Couple Found a Lower Rate and Big Savings

New Construction vs. Resale: How One Couple Found a Lower Rate and Big Savings

At first, Rolando and Clarissa Requeny thought new construction was out of reach. They had heard the common warnings: Builder fees could pile up, closing costs could be higher—and, as a brand-new home, it was just more expensive. “We weren’t really looking at new construction, to be honest with you,” Rolando tells Realtor.com®. “We thoughtRead …

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The Ultimate Playbook To Buying a Home Without 20% Down Using Grants and Assistance Programs

The Ultimate Playbook To Buying a Home Without 20% Down Using Grants and Assistance Programs

Buying a home can be an intimidating process, with the biggest hurdle for many being coming up with enough funds for a down payment. Many people believe they need to put down at least 20% if they want a home. But that’s not necessarily true. Most buyers have down payments ranging from 3.5% to 20%Read …

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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.51% Rate

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.51% Rate

Mortgage rates saw a dramatic spike Thursday, hitting a nine-month high as resurgent inflation stemming from the Middle East conflict pushed Treasury yields upward. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.51% for the week ending May 21, up 15 basis points from 6.36% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. ThisRead …

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Trump Gets a New Fed Chair, but May Not Get Lower Mortgage Rates Anytime Soon

Trump Gets a New Fed Chair, but May Not Get Lower Mortgage Rates Anytime Soon

President Donald Trump has been impatient to see lower mortgage rates since he began his second term, but his handpicked choice for Federal Reserve chairman may not provide the silver bullet. Trump campaigned on a vow to get mortgage rates down to 3% or lower, but they have remained stubbornly above 6% for the mostRead …

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