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7-Eleven’s Japanese owner reportedly set to appoint its first foreign CEO as it battles a takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard

Japan's Nikkei reported that Seven & i's president Ryuichi Isaka will be replaced by Stephen Dacus, who also worked for Walmart's Japanese arm.

03.03.2025 10

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Glen Luke Flanagan

Here’s how much you need to make to afford a $1 million house today

There are a few rules of thumb for how much house you can afford, but a $250,000 yearly income is a good starting point for a $1 million home.

03.03.2025 10

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Glen Luke Flanagan

Here’s how much you need to make to afford a $400,000 house today

A common rule of thumb suggests you need to make $100,000 or more to afford a $400,000 home. But it all depends on your down payment and more.

26.02.2025 20

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Want to start flipping homes? These are the top states for finding a fixer-upper, a new study says

Cinch Home Services analyzed Zillow listings to see which states had the most with certain terms indicator fixer-upper homes.

24.02.2025 10

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Housing market in D.C. stable for now, contrary to social media posts tying sales to Trump policies

Though social media rumors abound of mass home sales in Washington, D.C. following cuts to federal workforce, the numbers available thus far don’t...

21.02.2025 10

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Money worries for Valentine’s Day: Americans would rather save up than spend money on gifts, survey finds

With 40% planning to spend under $50 on a Valentine’s Day gift, splurging is out this holiday and saving money is in, per a new Trustpilot survey.

14.02.2025 30

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She teaches millions about personal finance online. Here’s what Erika Kullberg thinks you should know about managing your money

From why you should have an emergency fund to how Gen Z can budget better, the attorney and social media influencer has a lot to say on how to make...

13.02.2025 10

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Glen Luke Flanagan

Paying your mortgage with a credit card is a bad idea. But two credit card startups want to reward you for mortgage payments

Typically it’s either impossible or a very bad idea to pay your mortgage with a credit card. A new credit card startup is offering consumers a way...

11.02.2025 10

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Glen Luke Flanagan

Are Millennials the reason single-family home rents are off the charts? A new Zillow report looks at the numbers

A new Zillow report shows that rent for single-family homes is growing much faster than for multi-family units.

11.02.2025 20

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2024 new home sales hit their highest pace in three years. Does that mean lower home prices are around the corner?

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 2024 new home sales hit their highest level since 2020. Here’s what the data might mean for the sluggish...

10.02.2025 20

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Buffalo and Indianapolis will be the hottest housing markets of 2025, according to Zillow’s latest forecast

Zillow’s 2025 forecast of the hottest markets in the U.S. found that while housing prices in these markets remain affordable, supply is tight,...

05.02.2025 8

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Manhattan just saw a huge drop in housing inventory. That means it might be a smart time to buy

Despite low active inventory, prospective NYC homebuyers who can manage it may want to jump into the market before prices increase further.

03.02.2025 30

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An outdated IRS tax law that’s unchanged since the Clinton era is making the U.S. housing crisis worse

The capital gains tax exclusion for primary residences hasn’t changed since 1997. The dramatic gains in home values mean this tax law is worsening...

27.01.2025 10

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Landlord overcharged renters hundreds of millions in junk fees for years, alleges FTC lawsuit

The FTC and the State of Colorado recently sued a prominent property management company, alleging hidden fees added on top of the publicly advertised...

23.01.2025 10

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Here’s how the Secured Overnight Financing Rate works and why it might matter for your mortgage

SOFR is a benchmark rate which certain variable rate financial products, for example certain mortgages, can be tied to.

20.01.2025 10

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Glen Luke Flanagan

Here’s how L.A. homeowners impacted by the wildfires can request mortgage relief

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have programs offering mortgage relief to homeowners impacted by the California wildfires.

17.01.2025 10

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Glen Luke Flanagan

Mortgage refinances dipped during the holidays. Here’s why keeping your current loan is likely the right move in 2025

Should you refinance your mortgage in 2025? For most American homeowners with a rate lower than 5%, probably not.

15.01.2025 10

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Glen Luke Flanagan

Mortgage shoppers should beware of fraudulent spam calls. Trigger leads may be why

The mortgage industry’s use of “trigger leads” might be swamping your phone with spam calls. Here’s how you can opt out.

14.01.2025 20

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Glen Luke Flanagan

Going through a divorce? Here’s what to know about how to handle a shared home and mortgage

We’ll explain several common options for handling a shared home and mortgage debt after a divorce.

09.01.2025 20

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Glen Luke Flanagan