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MBS Day Ahead: 7 Charts: Trends, Risks, and Realities in Bonds and Mortgage Rates
Posted To: MBS Commentary
Yesterday's bond market weakness ran the risk of signalling an end to the winning streak enjoyed since January 12th. Those gains were fairly steady and they took yields from the very top of the prevailing trading pattern almost all the way to the bottom. If early trading is any consideration, today is set to confirm the negative shift. In fact, yields are already arguably halfway back across the trend channel (the parallel yellow lines that have guided the broader bond market correction since August). Here's a wider view: Those who primarily follow the world of interest rates in terms of the mortgage market may be wondering "what correction since August?!" That's because mortgage rates cut a very different path for most of 2020. Here's the same chart with mortgage…(read more)
How Tapping Home Equity Can Pay the Taxes on a Roth IRA Conversion
Hereâs what to know about using a reverse mortgage to convert retirement assets.
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The 10 Best Closed-End Funds (CEFs) for 2021
Even the best closed-end funds (CEFs) don’t get much media attention. That’s OK. Strong results and typically high distributions are reward enough.
What Is an ACH Transfer? How Long Does It Take?
How We Reached Financial Independence Using Airbnb & Real Estate – Plus Strategies During The Pandemic
Hello! Today, I have a great guest post from Boris and Susan. They purchased their first real estate property in 2017, and became Airbnb hosts. This was a 4-bedroom home that ended up generating them $120,000 in revenue in the first 12 months. They now host close to 10,000 guests per year across all of […]
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HUD nominee pledges to promote affordable housing, work with Congress
Marcia Fudge told senators that her first priority as secretary would be to assist renters and homeowners struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Open Floor Plan Is Not Deadâ4 Reasons To Not Give Up on Airy Layouts
In an era when living spaces have had to become functional and flexible, the open floor plan still offers some advantages.
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HousingWire launches Spring Summit on March 4
Wanting to take advantage of record low mortgage rates to gain more space in a pandemic, consumers didnât follow traditional seasonal buying patterns in 2020. That dynamic is driving home sales this year too, which is why weâre hosting our virtual Spring Summit focused on The Year-Round Purchase Market.
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How to Sell T-Shirts Online in 2021
Starting a T-Shirt business in 2019 is different than when I started in 2017. Here’s what I’d do if I started today.
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