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Homeowners locked into ultralow mortgage rates consider short-term rentals, but cities are cracking down
Financial considerations and interest rates are a key reason some homeowners are choosing to rent their homes rather than sell.
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The ‘housing market appears to be stuck,’ as mortgage rates stay over 7%
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 7.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey.
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‘We’re dreaming of a new life’: My wife and I have $2.5 million saved. We’re in our mid-40s. Can we retire to Latin America now?
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It’s a win-win if you stop saying the 10 most annoying phrases at work
Workers are sick of these 10 most annoying business buzzwords, a new survey says — and 1 in 5 see corporate jargon as a red flag when applying for jobs.
The Tax Guy
Your tax questions answered
I inherited a lake house, but want to give my share to my sister. How can we do this — and avoid paying taxes?
'What would be the most tax-efficient way to sell or transfer ownership to my sister?'
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