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Here's what $1 million buys in today's housing market
Surging home prices made us wonder what $1 million buys in today's housing market. Here’s a sample of listings in cities across the country.
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‘A million returns every hour’: Taxpayers race to file by midnight
Tax professionals field last-minute requests and file extensions as millions of Americans rush to beat the midnight deadline.
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US cities’ mansion taxes see mixed results
A handful of US municipalities have implemented some form of a mansion tax. But what once seemed a promising populist answer to worsening home affordability could now be compounding the problem.
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How to determine your tax withholding to avoid surprises next filing season
Establishing the proper tax withholding can be tricky. Here are our experts' tips on determining the sweet spot.
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The big flaw in Biden’s billionaire tax proposal, according to experts
Biden wants to impose a minimum 25% tax on all Americans with assets greater than $100 million. But experts say his plan lacks practicality.
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Half of Zillow’s top cities for first-time homebuyers are in the Midwest
St. Louis is the best US market for first-time homebuyers in 2024, Zillow announced this week in its list of the 10 best cities for new buyers.
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Mortgage rates rise again as homebuyer optimism declines
The average rate for a 30-year loan inched past 7% this week, settling at 7.07%, according to Mortgage News Daily.
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Tax refunds jump 6% over 2023 as tax deadline approaches
The average taxpayer's refund jumped to $3,081, a 6% increase over the same week last year, according to the latest IRS filing data.
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Mortgage rates hover near 7%
The average rate for 30-year mortgages remained below the 7% mark, settling at 6.91% on Thursday.
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3 tips for homebuyers to navigate the new era of commissions
After a legal settlement that could make over how real estate agents are paid, experts have advice for buyers navigating the new landscape.
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Realtor lawsuit settlement unburdens home sellers from heavy commissions. What now for buyers?
The settlement with the Realtors' association ended guaranteed commissions but could impose new costs on buyers already struggling to break into the market.
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With one month to tax deadline, IRS website visits surge and agency provides more help
Nearly 380 million taxpayers visited the agency’s website last week, with many checking their refund status using the agency's Where's My Refund? tool.
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This 54-square-foot studio without bathroom or kitchen rented for nearly $1,300 in Manhattan
The median asking rent in the city — including all five boroughs — hit $3,575, or 2.4%, in February, according to listing platform StreetEasy.
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Mortgage rates fall below 7% to kick off March
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage inched down below the 7% mark for the first time since mid-February, settling at 6.92% on Thursday.
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How another round of government dysfunction might delay your tax refund
Tax filing season is always a harried time for millions of Americans. A potential shutdown at the IRS just weeks before April 15 could make it even more chaotic than usual.
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Here's one way high mortgage rates are benefiting homeowners
High interest rates are tipping the calculation back in favor of homebuyers claiming the mortgage interest deduction.
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Mortgage rates remain over 7%, continuing February’s trend
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage has remained at or above 7% for two weeks. Homebuyer demand fell off as a result.
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‘Dangerous’ and illegal tax advice on TikTok targets millennials and Gen Z with W-2s
Viral TikTok posts are telling Americans to stop paying taxes by illegally exempting themselves from tax withholdings.
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Mortgage rates continue to climb in February
The average rate for a 30-year fixed loan reached 7.16% on Thursday and has remained above 7% the last seven days.
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Mortgage rates rise on higher inflation, dimmed rate cut hopes
Mortgage rates rose following a hotter-than-expected inflation report. The average 30-year loan remains near 7%.