Working remotely? Some cities, states will pay you to move in
Baltimore, Topeka and Tulsa are among the places paying up to $15,000 to lure remote workers to town. The states of Maine and Alaska also...
Some mortgage companies misled borrowers about forbearance, regulators say
When the U.S. economy plunged into a recession last year, politicians and the mortgage industry leapt into action offering forbearance. Not every homeowner was given...
Advice for homebuying in a boom: Before entering a bidding war, take a deep breath
With mortgage rates at record lows and inventory tight, housing prices are soaring in many areas. A real estate economist offers some advice for homebuyers:...
Why the coming foreclosure crisis will look nothing like the last one | Jeff Ostrowski
The COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a rise in mortgage defaults and foreclosures. But as the housing market muscles through this economic downturn, it looks...
Federal agency delays surprise mortgage refinancing fee
Fannie and Freddie are delaying the start of the “adverse market refinance fee” for a few months. Mortgage brokers, lenders and Realtors bristled at the...
Flu shots at the pharmacy: Easy for the patient, profitable for the retailer
Health insurers pay enough for flu shots that pharmacies can afford to offer coupons and gift cards to win themselves customer loyalty. Flu vaccines have...