A new study found that a typical U.S. homeowner is gaining just a little less than the federal minimum wage, in home equity every working hour. Is it then a good idea to sit back and collect substantial hourly home equity “earnings” instead of working from 9-5?
Read More »MGIC Partners With Down Payment Resource
The partnership will enable MGIC customers to access discounted services from Down Payment Resource to research down payment assistance programs.
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Read More »Fannie Mae: Housing Market Headwinds are Temporary
The housing market might have had a rough start to the year, but according to Fannie Mae’s Economic and Housing Outlook released on Monday, this quarter seems to ...
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