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The average rates on 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed, and 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages all dropped today. More, here.  

62% of real estate agents polled by Realtor.com believe that staging—decorating and preparing a home before showing it to prospective buyers—helps to sell the house faster. More, here.  

62% of real estate agents polled by Realtor.com believe that staging—decorating and preparing a home before showing it to prospective buyers—helps to sell the house faster. More, here.  

Vivian Marino, with the NYTimes, posted a lengthy piece last month about some older Americans preferring to have a mortgage, rather than paying off their home. She also examines the challenges some seniors face in getting approved for a mortgage loan. More, here.  

Marian McPherson, writing for Inman, shares a simple tip for getting more attention on your real estate listing. More, here.  

Hal Bundrick with the Los Angeles Times explores the necessity of paying 20% down on your mortgage loan. More, here.  

Kelly Chen answers a reader’s question on CNN Money asking about a suitable strategy for paying off a mortgage, while simultaneously saving to put kids through college. More, here.  

Diana Olick, reporting for CNBC, has a video and accompanying article that posit getting a mortgage is easier now, based on two major lending changes. More, here.  

Diana Olick, reporting for CNBC, has a video and accompanying article that posit getting a mortgage is easier now, based on two major lending changes. More, here.  

Realtor.com shares 5 reasons a 30-year mortgage may not be your best option. More, here.