Mortgages
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Will the housing slump ever end?
Today's Big Question Probably not until mortgage rates come down
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Zombie mortgages are on the rise again. Here's what to know about them.
The Explainer Second mortgages homeowners thought were settled can cause some serious problems
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Do you really need to put down 20% when buying a home?
The Explainer It may be the standard down payment, but that does not mean it's the right amount for you
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of renting
Pros and cons One-third of households in the UK are rented, but the vast majority of people aspire to own their own home
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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The Week Unwrapped: What has the Pope got to do with climate change?
Podcast Plus, the pros and cons of marathon mortgages, and the economic impact of Taylor Swift
By The Week Staff Published
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How is your mortgage rate determined?
The Explainer The Federal Reserve is partly to blame, but so are various personal financial factors
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of sticker shock
The Explainer Many Americans were down on the economy this year due to problematic prices
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Where will mortgage rates head in 2024?
The Explainer Homebuyers are hoping a reprieve is somewhere on the horizon
By Becca Stanek Published
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of new-builds
Pros and Cons More options for first-time buyers and lower bills are offset by ‘new-build premium’ and the chance of delays
By The Week Staff Published
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Is buying a house cheaper than renting?
In Depth Renters face rising costs and a shortage of properties on the market
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The pros and cons of van life and other unconventional housing
Pros and Cons Life on the road can be liberating but hygiene is only one of the challenges
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Early repayment fees: does forking out to remortgage pay off?
In Depth Homeowners considering switching mid-deal as mortgage rates rise may face hefty charges
By Hollie Clemence Published
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How will recession affect the UK?
Today's Big Question Inflation set to hit 13% by end of year as UK on course for recession, warns Bank of England
By The Week Staff Last updated
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