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37 Book Organization Ideas: The Ultimate Expert Guide

Learn practical and creative book organization ideas from the experts to transform your bookshelf into a beautiful and functional display.

Mortgage activity is up for the third straight week

Mortgage applications came in higher again last week, as more consumers took advantage of another pullback in mortgage rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The MBA’s Market Composite Index, a measure of weekly loan volume based on surveys of association members, increased 3% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the seven-day period ending March … [Read more…]

VA makes major change to America’s most underutilized mortgage program

The VA Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program interest rate was reduced from 6% to 2.5% to make housing loans more affordable for Native American military veterans.

Compare current VA mortgage rates – USA TODAY Blueprint – USA TODAY

Compare current VA mortgage rates – USA TODAY Blueprint  USA TODAY

Mortgage demand rises amid MBS volatility

Mortgage rates fell last week, spurring an increase in demand. But a volatile secondary market is causing challenges.

What Is the Social Security Special Minimum Benefit?

The highest special minimum benefit in 2023 is $1,033.50 per month. But the amount is lower for those with fewer years of paid work, or those who retire early.

SOTM 73: Working-Class America’s Last Shot at Homeownership – BiggerPockets’ David Greene

With home prices reaching record highs, many Americans are waiting for “the right time to buy.” That time may never come. On today’s podcast with BiggerPockets’ David Greene, we discuss the factors driving current market conditions and speculate on just how expensive homes could be in years to come. It’s a scary thought, but this might be working-class America’s last shot at homeownership. Hear why on this State of the Market.
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How to maximize redemptions with the IHG One Rewards program

Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with the latest information. IHG One Rewards is an underdog of the hotel points world. But IHG hotels and resorts are available in many destinations. And IHG One Rewards significantly improved its elite benefits in 2022. It’s possible to get higher than TPG’s valuation — and the rate at …