A Guide to Settling Comfortably Into Your New Home Step by Step

  • October 22, 2026
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Theresa McArthur of guidesforseniors.com For new homeowners, the days after closing can feel surprisingly unsettled. Between the challenges of moving and the pressure to make everything feel “finished,” settling into a new home often turns into a mental checklist that never ends. That tension is normal during the homeownership transition, because a house is also

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UMCA – Today’s Mortgage Rates – 800-230-0168

  • October 22, 2026
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800.230.0168 Company805.530.1199 Direct Line to CEO Today’s Featured Rates & Programs Updated: Thursday, October 22, 2026Broker/Discount Fee: 0.000%-1.000%Lock Period: 30 DaysBase Loan Example: $847,440Assumed Down Payment: 20% (Excludes FHA & VA)Representative Credit Profile: Excellent (740+), Good (700–739), Fair (680–699) Conforming Fixed-Rate Loans(Loan Amounts up to $847,440) Loan Term Interest Rate APR 30-Year Fixed 6.875% 7.097%

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Your Real Estate Life – Radio Program Saturday at 9:00 am and frequent Sunday’s at 6:30 am

  • October 22, 2026
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 October 24th and 25th Weekend Your Home Equity: What Should You Do With It? Does Your Lender HaveYour Best Interest in Mind? If not, it’s time for a change. Join Host Michael Harris of United Mortgage Corporation of America to explore whether current market conditions represent opportunity or uncertainty as mortgage rates respond to global

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A Practical Guide to Managing Money and Mortgages for Newlywed Couples

  • June 1, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net Newlywed couples stepping into homeownership often discover that married life money concerns show up fast: mismatched spending habits, uneven credit histories, student loans, and big decisions about housing costs. These financial challenges in marriage can feel personal even when they’re really logistical, and that tension makes simple conversations harder than they need to

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Why Giving Up on Homeownership May Be Costing More Than You Think

  • August 24, 2026
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Michael Harris / unitedforloans.com I speak with Americans every day who believe homeownership is no longer realistic for them. High rates, rising prices, and discouraging headlines have caused many to quietly step away from the goal altogether. While that feeling is understandable, walking away from homeownership entirely can have long-term consequences that most people don’t

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Moving Closer to Family: How to Stay Connected Without Sacrificing Your Independence

  • January 5, 2026
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Image via Pexels Suzie Wilsonsuzie@happierhome.net It’s one of life’s great balancing acts: moving closer to the people you love while preserving your independence, personal identity, and forward momentum. Whether you’re relocating across town or across the country, proximity to family brings warmth, convenience, and (sometimes) chaos. The goal is not just to move closer — but to move wisely.

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From Panic to Plan: A Realistic Recession Strategy for Households

  • November 1, 2025
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Jim McKinley / moneywithjim.org Image via Pexels When the economy slows and uncertainty spreads, your instinct might be to freeze, wait it out, or cut back until things “go back to normal.” But recessions don’t follow rules. They’re uneven. They hit some households hard and leave others strangely untouched. The difference isn’t luck, its readiness.

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Practical Property Updates That Attract Quality Tenants

  • November 1, 2025
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Suzie Wilson / HappierHome.net Photo by Freepik Making your rental property more appealing isn’t about overhauling it into luxury status, it’s about removing hesitation. Great tenants, the kind who pay on time and treat your place with respect, are making calculated choices. They’re comparing finishes, scanning for red flags, and quietly assessing whether the space

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FOMC Rate Decision: Fed Announces First Cut of 2025

  • October 17, 2025
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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), chaired by Jerome Powell, announced its much-anticipated interest rate decision, marking a pivotal moment for the mortgage market. The committee decided to lower the benchmark rate by 25 basis points. Important Factors Why This Matters for Mortgage Professionals Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that this rate cut marked

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The Fed is expected to cut rates. Don’t expect mortgage rates to follow

  • September 21, 2025
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Mortgage rates hit a year-to-date low this week but could be volatile in the coming weeks based on new economic data. A funny thing happened when the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates last fall: Mortgage rates actually rose. Now, the central bank is gearing up to cut benchmark interest rates again, and there’s a

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