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How Congress can increase Americans’ household costs
Inflation and the high cost of living were big issues in the last election. So it doesn’t make much sense that lawmakers are considering making housing costs even higher.
At issue are utility costs, which are usually the second biggest monthly expense on a home after a mortgage or rent payment, driven mostly by home energy costs. The easiest way to cut energy bills is to reduce energy waste with better efficiency. And the cheapest time to make a home more efficient is when it is built. More insulation, better windows, tighter air sealing, and well-designed appliances cut energy bills for decades of residents.
Credit.org rolls out new reverse mortgage e-learning platform
A new online learning platform from a nonprofit counseling agency aims to bolster reverse mortgage understanding among qualified borrowers.
US home equity has reached $35 trillion. It’s a blessing and a curse
Higher levels of home equity increase household wealth, but it also comes with higher property taxes and other hurdles.
Inside United Wholesale Mortgage’s plan to topple Rocket
Mat Ishbia said observers shouldn’t expect a different United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as a public company. He proved it in his first earnings call.
Ed DeMarco on Biden’s plans for forbearance
Ed DeMarco, Housing Policy Council president and former director of the FHFA, talks about the Biden administration’s plans for homeowners coming out of forbearance and its focus moving forward.
Vermillion Consulting CEO on how to lead during COVID-19
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