Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44.
LoanDepot partners with factory homebuilder Onx Homes
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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With listings scarce and refinancings sluggish, the strategy of partnering with homebuilders to form joint ventures like Onx X+ Mortgage is to grow loanDepot’s purchase loan business.
Real’s latest addition brings Alberta agent total to 1K
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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The Real Brokerage has added 57 agents in Edmonton, Alberta, by bringing on board YEGPro Realty, one of the province’s most productive.
Over 6 Million Americans Are Late on Their Mortgage Payments—Here’s What It Means for Investors
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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Another housing crisis could be imminent. According to a new study from Deeds.com, as reported in Newsweek, over 6 million Americans are late on their mortgage payments, as reported on […]
7 Barriers Keeping You From Financial Freedom (and How to Break Through Them)
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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What’s the point of earning a high income—or running a successful business—if your hard work doesn’t lead to freedom? For many of us, financial independence feels like an uphill climb. […]
The Best Deals on TVs That Will Arrive Before the Super Bowl
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you missed the chance to grab a new TV during recent Prime Day or Black Friday sales, the Super Bowl is your next best shot at scoring a deep discount. Plenty of TVs […]
Researchers Just Found Photo-Scanning Malware on Apple’s App Store for the First Time
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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Not all apps are safe. It’s why I always recommend downloading apps from official app stores, like the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, rather than a random website: Apple and Google both have policies to scan for malware and stop them before reaching app stores. But neither company is perfect, and apps infected […]
My Five Favorite Cleaning Methods to Try When You’d Rather Not Clean at All
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cleaning can be overwhelming to everyone at some point—and creating a habit or schedule you’ll actually stick to can be a big part of the problem. As is this case with other tasks like decluttering and organizing, though, one way to break through the procrastination […]
Your Temu and Shein Purchases Are About to Get More Expensive
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After a brief scare yesterday, the USPS has lifted the world’s shortest shipping suspension, confirming that it will continue to deliver packages from China and Hong Kong to the U.S. The news follows a temporary halt on Chinese parcels following President Trump’s executive order that applies a 10% tariff to Chinese goods and lifting the […]
MicroStrategy rebrands to Strategy, remains focused on Bitcoin
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Strategy unveils a new Bitcoin logo and orange color scheme representing its Bitcoin strategy Saylor is expected to discuss the rebrand during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday evening Strategy currently has 471,107 Bitcoin in reserve worth $45.8 billion MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has announced it’s rebranded to Strategy and unveiled a new […]
How to Update Your Bathroom to Reduce the Risk of Mold
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Once mold starts taking over your bathroom, it’s not easy to get rid of. If the growth is alarming, paying to have it cleaned can cost hundreds of dollars, but it’s often worth it because getting rid of mold can be challenging (and exhausting). Your […]
I Love This App That Lets You Rent Out Your Clothes
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Your clothing and accessories can either clog up your closet for free or go out there, get a job, and earn its keep: I recently found an app that helps you to rent out your clothes and accessories (and borrow other people’s), and maybe even help you declutter in the long run. Let me explain […]
OpenAI Just Introduced More Ways to Use ChatGPT on WhatsApp
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Back in December, OpenAI rolled out a new way to chat with ChatGPT: You can reach out to the generative AI by calling 1-800-CHATGPT (no, really)—or, if you have WhatsApp, you can text that same number to share what’s on your mind. While many of ChatGPT’s distinct features were missing, the core of the experience […]
25 of My Favorite Dessert Recipes That Don’t Use (Increasingly Expensive) Eggs
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Whether it’s because of dietary restrictions, because you accidentally left them off the grocery list, or—I don’t know—the price tag got too high, eggless desserts are a great thing to have in your baking arsenal. While you can try and replicate puddings, cakes, custards, and meringues with vegan ingredients, they can sometimes come up short […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Sonos Era 100
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Sonos Era 100 is an improved version of the Sonos One, with much more powerful bass and other upgrades that make it one of the best multi-room smart speakers you can buy. It’s […]







