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The 10 hobbies experts say will supercharge your productivity

  • December 21, 2025
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If you want to get more done… …take time to slow down. Taking time for hobbies can increase your focus and creativity. And it will help you feel calmer and more balanced, too! Check out this recent article from Good Housekeeping for ways you can slow down and unwind without tech. These activities can help

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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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Avoiding Common Hiccups When Buying Your First Home

  • October 2, 2025
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Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but without the right preparation, the process can quickly become overwhelming. From overlooked details to costly missteps, small errors can lead to delays, extra expenses, or missed opportunities. Here are the most common pitfalls first-time buyers encounter—and how to avoid them. 1. Skipping Pre-Approval Many first-time buyers

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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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Bigger Business, Bigger Space: What to Know Before Buying a New Home for Your Home-Based Company

  • September 20, 2025
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net You built something from the living room. Maybe the spare bedroom doubled as your office, your inventory took over the hallway, and your family started dodging ring lights or packing tape. It’s a sign—your home-based business is outgrowing the home. But expanding into a larger property isn’t just a lifestyle move; it’s a

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Housing Market Update – August 2025: Signs of Hope, but Keep Watching the Data

  • August 22, 2025
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The economy is sending mixed signals right now. The good news? The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter—up 3% compared to the 2.4% economists predicted. The not-so-good news? July’s jobs report came in weak, showing some cooling in the labor market. For housing, June 2025 saw existing home sales drop 2.7%

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The Fed’s Path Forward: Are Three Rate Cuts on the Horizon Before Year-End?

  • August 14, 2025
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Fed Watch: Markets Eye Three Rate Cuts by Year-End – What It Means for Borrowers and Investors As we head into the final stretch of 2025, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve and its remaining three scheduled meetings. With inflation showing signs of cooling and economic indicators softening, market expectations are shifting toward rate

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Trigger Lead Abuse Is Finally Ending — A Win for Every Homebuyer

  • August 14, 2025
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Getting 200–300 unsolicited calls after a mortgage credit pull isn’t just annoying — it’s abusive. Thankfully, that’s about to change. The Trigger Lead Bill is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. For years, credit bureaus have sold your data the moment your credit was pulled for a home loan. That meant

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