See the most expensive homes sold in the Des Moines metro in 2024 A look at the most expensive homes sold in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties. Home mortgage interest rates are unlikely to drop anytime soon, despite comments by the Chicago Federal Reserve CEO during a recent Des Moines visit that rates could drop
Is Buying A Home Still A Good Investment? getty According to a 2024 report from the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, “Renters possess less than 3 percent of the wealth of homeowners, with a median net worth of $10,400 compared to $400,000 for homeowners.” The report, which primarily utilizes data from two separate Federal Reserve
The CalAssist Mortgage Fund is a new source of financial relief for California homeowners whose properties were destroyed after recent disasters. The fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to cover three months of mortgage payments for eligible homeowners. The state has allocated $105 million for the program. “California is extending this ongoing support to
Mortgage rates climbed for the second week in a row, denting home affordability in the middle of homebuying season. The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage went up seven basis points to 7.01% in the week ending May 15, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one one-hundredth of
William Skipworth, New Hampshire Bulletin | New Hampshire Bulletin A bill aiming to deregulate cryptocurrency mining in New Hampshire and forbid local officials and state agencies from placing limits on the practice was set for a final vote Thursday before state senators sent it back to committee to give supporters time to work on it
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced they’d awarded nearly $14 million to programs across the state to fund more affordable housing. According to DCA, the grants were given to 15 local communities around Georgia as part of the 2025 Community HOME Investment Program, or CHIP. Funding comes from the U.S. Department of
How to use a bolt, nut, screw gauge Using a bolt, nut and screw gauge takes the guesswork out of your project, helping you quickly identify the exact size you need. Rates for home loans dipped, but consumers’ economic uncertainty continues to weigh down the housing market. In the week ending May 1, 30-year fixed-rate
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
Stepfanie Romine for NAF | The Detroit News Christian Liner has spent the last 16 years building an impressive career in accounting and finance. After earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting at Eastern Michigan University and an MBA at Cleary University, he worked in auditing for two of the Big Four accounting firms. He then
Mortgage rates are trending downward from recent peaks. They could fall further if the economy continues to slow and the Fed cuts rates. However, that might not make it much easier to buy a house, some experts say. It’s getting cheaper to borrow money to buy a house. But would-be homebuyers shouldn’t celebrate prematurely. Lower