• 3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now,KCM Crew

    3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

    If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night. And as you watch mortgage rates tick up again lately, it’s fair to wonder if you should just hit pause and wait for them to go down. For now, though, they’re headed the other way. Mortgage News Daily data shows how

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  • The Hidden Gem Short-Term Rental Markets of 2026: Where Owners Are Maximizing Returns,Snejana Farberov

    The Hidden Gem Short-Term Rental Markets of 2026: Where Owners Are Maximizing Returns

    While popular beach towns and mountain getaways usually dominate short-term rental rankings, elevated mortgage rates are shifting the focus to smaller, under-the-radar destinations that offer budget-conscious investors a chance to break into the market without breaking the bank. AirDNA, a firm that

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  • When 401(k) Matches Disappear, Your Mortgage Payment Strategy Doesn’t Have To,Dina Sartore-Bodo

    When 401(k) Matches Disappear, Your Mortgage Payment Strategy Doesn’t Have To

    If it feels like corners are being cut all over, yet your bills just keep going up and up—you’re not alone.  One of the latest hits to homeowner finances is the cutting of 401(k) matches. While not yet a widespread trend, it’s becoming a real concern as several heavy hitters have made the move. Case

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