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Evergreen Home Loans Expands Rapidly to 11 New States and Plans Further Licensing by 2026

Evergreen Home Loans, a company based in Bellevue, Washington, is growing fast as it expands into 11 new states. The company announced that it now operates in Texas, Florida, South ...

Exciting News for First-Time Homebuyers in Palm Beach County

If you're looking to buy your first home in Palm Beach County, there’s some great news for you! The county is offering up to $100,000 in assistance for first-time homebuyers to help cover various cost...

Vice President Kamala Harris Launches an Ambitious Aid Package for First-Time Buyers

In a recent address in Raleigh, North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced a groundbreaking initiative targeted at bolstering first-time homebuyers.  The freshly un...

New Tax Bill Increases SALT Deduction Cap, Bringing Relief to Homeowners in High-Tax States

Congress has just approved a new bill that might make a lot of homeowners very happy because it could help them save a lot of money on their taxes. While this bill, celebrated by ...

Homes Across the U.S. Are Taking Longer to Sell—Here’s What the Numbers Say

Across the United States, homes for sale are taking longer to find buyers compared to last year. High prices and rising mortgage rates have made many potential buyers hesitant, resulting in slow...

Home Prices Decline in Many Cities While Listings Surge

Many people are wondering if home prices are finally coming down. According to recent data, the answer depends on where you are looking to buy a home. Here is what’s happening with the housing market right now. ...

Chase Offers Limited-Time Mortgage Refinance Rate Sale

Chase Home Loans is offering a special deal for homeowners who want to refinance their mortgage. After running a similar promotion last month, Chase is now giving interest rate discounts specifically for refinances. ...

Mortgage Rates Jump To Reach Two-Year High

In February 2022, mortgage interest rates climbed above the four percent level. The sharp climb marks the highest interest rates since the beginning of the pandemic more than two years ago. On a year to date basis, the average mon...

HUD Takes Major Steps to Make Homes More Affordable and Safer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the biggest update to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards in over 30 years, introducing 90 new or revised standards.&nbs...