New homeowners plan to spend 40% of income on repairs: Study
The cost of becoming a new homeowner goes well beyond down payments and monthly mortgage payments. In fact, the typical homebuyer expects to spend approximately $30,000 on home maintenance, upgrades and repairs in the coming year — an amount that equals 40 percent of the median U.S. household income ($74,580).
Nation’s largest mortgage lender shorted by Park Avenue hedge fund
United Wholesale Mortgage denied explosive allegations that many mortgage brokers who send it business aren’t shopping around for best deals. UWM dismissed a related lawsuit as “a sham.”
Kentucky, W. Virginia move to ban exclusive, right-to-list agreements
New laws enacted to prevent the use of Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Services — or NTRAPs — are sweeping the nation as critics decry alleged deceptive and predatory practices.
Putrid garbage house stinks up LA neighborhood
The trash-strewn property is sandwiched between two large, multimillion-dollar mansions, and residents are concerned the mounds could negatively affect property values in the area.
Preorders of Samsung’s New Music Frame Come With a $100 Gift Card
Samsung’s obsession with fooling your friends with tech-infused “frames” shows no signs of stopping. Case in point, the Music Frame, Samsung’s latest integration into “The Frame” lineup. You’ve probably heard of The Frame TVs (which are $500 off right now), which feature an anti-glare QLED matte display and a customizable frame, the idea being that […]
AI Companies Are Running Out of Internet
AI is running out of internet to consume. While you and I log onto this worldwide web of ours to enjoy (or, perhaps not), educate, and connect, companies use that data to train their large language models (LLMs) and grow their capabilities. It’s how ChatGPT knows not only factual information, but how to string together […]
What It Will Cost You to Fly With a Pet on Every Major Airline
Whether you’re taking your cat along on vacation or bringing a new puppy home from another state, there may be times when you have to fly with your (small) pet. You’ll have to pay a fee for this no matter which airline you choose, but some will set you back more than others—especially if you […]
The Best Ways to Store All Your Bags and Purses
For some reason, my spring cleaning efforts have been way more intense this year than usual: I’ve been reorganizing all my stuff, getting rid of old things, and trying to find better ways to store what I keep instead of just sprucing the place up as-is. This has gone great with my clothes, kitchen gadgets, […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 3, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
These Samsung Monitors Are up to 45% Off
It has been a good week for Samsung fans: The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra dropped to its lowest price, all the new Galaxy Tab S9s are $100 off, and many Samsung TVs are nearly 50% off. To add yet another to the mix, Amazon now has a sale on Samsung monitors, with prices discounted up […]
iOS 17.5 Sets the Stage for Sideloading on the iPhone
Apple released the first developer beta for iOS 17.5 on Tuesday. As we’re only about two months away from our first look at iOS 18, it’s no surprise there aren’t many user-facing changes in this latest beta update. However, iOS 17.5 will be another monumental update for some iPhone users, as Apple is adding support […]
U.S. SEC calls for public input on spot Ethereum ETF applications
SEC opens a comment period for Ethereum ETFs from Grayscale, Fidelity, and Bitwise. Analysts less optimistic about approval following SEC’s bitcoin ETF greenlight. May 23 deadline for SEC’s final decisions on ETF applications approaches. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened the window for public comments on three proposed spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund […]
Why You Should (Almost) Always Renovate Your Home in Phases
Renovating or remodeling a house is a complex, expensive, and stressful experience. The cost of remodeling a house averages close to $50,000 these days, but can be much higher depending on the size and condition of your house and the ambition of your plans. Those are the kind of numbers that can turn someone’s hair […]
Foreclosures Are Rising Quickly, and CRE Delinquencies Are Exploding—What’s Going On?
Some states are seeing their highest REO increases since the 2008 recession. South Carolina saw a 51% increase, while cities like New York saw their totals increase in the commercial space. What does this mean for the housing market?
You Can Buy a Property for $1 in Baltimore—Here’s How
Abandoned homes have become a problem in some of America’s largest cities. Baltimore has come up with an interesting solution by selling off these properties for $1. What’s the catch?
