It had been a difficult two years for Teresa Barnette, a recent divorcee, when she had a tearful phone conversation with a Movement Mortgage loan officer. After 20 years together, Teresa and her husband had separated, leaving the single mother and her youngest daughter sleeping on a friend’s pullout sofa …
Read More »The Big Move: The Big Move: I work in Silicon Valley, but my job is now remote. I can finally live somewhere cheaper. Where should I go?
‘The Big Move’ is a new MarketWatch column looking at real estate and work-life balance. Do you have a question about buying or selling a home? Do you know where your next move should be? Email Jacob Passy at jpassy@marketwatch.com. Dear MarketWatch, I’m a tech worker in Silicon Valley, and …
Read More »Why buying a home can be smart move during a recession
BY Erik J. Martin 4 minute read Amid an economic downturn and on the heels of the pandemic crisis, Americans previously considering a property purchase may be asking themselves: Why would I want to buy a home anytime soon, considering all the risk and uncertainty in the market right now? It’s a …
Read More »Capitol Report: House set to pass $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package today, but Kentucky Republican’s move may delay voting
The House on Friday debated a $ 2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package to help the U.S. economy cope with the pandemic, and while the chamber is expected to pass the massive bill it may be through a slower voting process because of a Republican congressman’s objections. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi …
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