July 9, 2025

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Mortgage

As mortgage rates remain stagnant, here’s what homebuyers should know

With the right agent, it’s still possible to find an affordable home. Mary Beth Eastman  |  for AddressUSA Right now, analysts are predicting that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will remain as they are, hovering between 6% and 7% for the next two years. While this can be disheartening news for potential homebuyers, finding an affordable

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Investors

What do Wall Street landlords mean for the Columbus housing landscape?

See which national real-estate firms own 7,000 central Ohio rental homes A handful of national landlords have acquired thousands of central Ohio rental homes, raising concerns about their impact on neighborhoods. A handful of national real-estate firms have bought nearly 7,000 central Ohio homes to rent out. Many of the homes are in the fringes

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Investment

Which investment builds more wealth over time?

David Jagielski  |  The Motley Fool S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs amid trade deal hopes All three major U.S. stock indexes posted weekly gains, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq confirmed it entered a bull market since its post-“Liberation Day” trough on April 8. Lisa Bernhard has more. Putting money into real estate and stocks

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Investment

Downtown Investment Authority approves Colin Tarbert contract

Pour Taproom in downtown Jacksonville. Take a look inside. The Pour Taproom’s tap wall features wine, cocktails, beers including local beers designated with a 904. The taproom is on the ground floor and mezzanine of the new VyStar Credit Union garage facing Laura Street in downtown Jacksonville. Downtown Investment Authority board approves contract with Colin

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Finance

Lawsuits battle for control of Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate

WATCH: Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach’s last new home The world’s first Jimmy Buffett-themed “55-and-older” active adult community recently sold its 3,73rd and final new home in Daytona Beach. “Margaritaville” icon Jimmy Buffett’s widow, Jane Buffett, is battling a co-trustee for control of the late singer’s estate. Jane Buffett said co-trustee Richard Mozenter has not acted

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Mortgage

High rates for home loans are holding back the housing market

Fast-growing fruit trees for your backyard harvest Here are five fast-growing fruit trees you can plant in your backyard for a quicker harvest. unbranded – Lifestyle Rates for home loans remained high as consumer and investor confidence takes a hit amid the White House’s tariff roll-out. In the week ending April 24, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages

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Loans

South Florida condos ineligible for Fannie Mae loans after Surfside

The confidential list of no-go condominiums in Florida has surged to 1,438. In May 2023, just 35 Palm Beach County buildings were on the list. Drone video of Florida condo collapse site in Surfside one year later A condo in Surfside, Florida collapsed on June 24, 2021, ninety-eight people died. This drone video shows the

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Mortgage

Mortgage Advisor Joe Cucchiara Shares His Insights on Navigating Mortgage Market Volatility, Housing Supply, & More

Chris Gallagher  |  Contributor The U.S. mortgage market has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few years, thanks to economic uncertainties, policy shifts, and global financial pressures. As individuals move through 2025, volatility remains a defining characteristic, influencing everything from home affordability to refinancing trends.  Joseph Cucchiara (Joe), who is a part of

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Investors

Uncertainty may scare away housing investors, Ed Augustus Jr. says

Sam Drysdale  |  State House News Service BOSTON — State government leaders in Massachusetts are trying to instigate a building boom to address a housing shortage marked by high rents and sale prices, but a top housing official is now warning that headwinds from Washington could threaten their efforts. “The equity that’s often needed to

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Mortgage

First time homebuyer programs in Arizona: Here’s what to know

Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 1995 The latest home sales numbers painted a discouraging picture for the real estate industry as sales fell to the lowest level since 1995. Straight Arrow News Rising home prices in metro Phoenix are making it difficult for families to afford to buy a home. The median

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