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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $440,000 Home at a 6.67% Rate

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Edwin Remsberg/Getty Images Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan fell to 6.67%, down from 6.77% last week. This is the largest weekly decline since early March. So what impact does this have on your monthly mortgage payment? And what does this mean for homebuyers? Here’s the monthly cost of purchasing a typical home today, according to the Realtor.com® mortgage calculator.

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Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: Inman Top 5

Inman

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

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Indies flex their muscle as the big brokerages get bigger

Real Estate News

Regional brokerages are seizing opportunities — and grabbing the mic — as consolidation and conflict shift the balance of power in residential real estate.

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The Ultimate Party Pad: Gothic Vermont Home With Secret Basement Pub and 125-Person Event Barn Hits the Market for $1.5 Million

Realtor

Realtor.com Who says historic homes have to be stuffy? Anyone with that preconceived view of older dwellings should look no further than a newly listed dwelling in Vermont that dates back to 1860, yet boasts an array of amazing amenities that will delight guests of all ages (and eras)—including a private English-style pub that is secreted away in the basement.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July

Inman

As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers.

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VA ends key foreclosure rescue program in another setback for veterans and their families

Inman

Housing counselor Rachael Hite says that VA loan holders who are having challenges paying their mortgages are losing a mortgage rescue and restructure plan called VASP.

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Older Than Independence Day! 5 Historic Homes That Pre-Date the Very First Fourth of July Celebrations 

Realtor

Realtor.com Every year on the Fourth of July , the country celebrates the declaration of its independence from British rule—with 2025 marking the 249th anniversary of this auspicious occasion. Though Independence Day was only made a federal holiday in 1941, its traditions date back centuries, to 1776, when Congress voted in favor of independence on July 2.

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7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences

Inman

When highlighting a home's features, Luke Babich writes, don't forget work-from-home preferences that make everyday more efficient and enjoyable for homeowners.

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How to Buy Real Estate Without Banks (Private Money Lending)

BiggerPockets

Can’t (or don’t want to) get a bank loan? We have another option for funding your real estate investments: private money lending!

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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7 secrets that sell: Summer staging on a smart budget

Inman

Luxury expert Chris Pollinger talks to the leadership team at LA's Elite Home Staging about the features that get luxury homes sold in the summertime.

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EXCLUSIVE: Grucci Fireworks Mogul Puts Palatial Long Island Mansion on the Market for $8 Million

Realtor

Realtor.com One of the country’s leading fireworks moguls is hoping to spark some major buzz around his spectacular Long Island mansion. He listed the picturesque property for $8 million , providing one lucky person with the chance to snap up the perfect Fourth of July getaway. Phil Grucci , president and CEO of Fireworks by Grucci and Pyrotechnique by Grucci, has spent the past 12 years steadily growing his family’s 175-year-old business, continuing the Gruccis’ legacy of ligh

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Listen to This BEFORE Buying a Rental with Tenants (Rookie Reply)

BiggerPockets

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group.

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From Ivanka Trump’s $1.4 Billion Private Island to Paris Hilton’s $63 Million Mansion—the Biggest Celebrity Moves of the Month Revealed

Realtor

Getty Images; Realtor.com; Instagram/Ivanka Trump Summer is officially here—and while many people might have spent the lead-up to the warm-weather season dreaming of sandy beaches and crystal-blue oceans, some of Hollywood’s biggest A-listers have been busy making some major moves in real estate in anticipation of enjoying a laid-back July. Take hotel heiress Paris Hilton , who ended the month by snapping up fellow A-lister Mark Wahlberg ‘s stunning former Beverly Hills retreat for a

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Happy 4th of July

Empire Appraisal Group

Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July from all of us at Empire Appraisal Group! May your fireworks be bright, your BBQs be hot, and your home feel like the true land of the free. And if you’re wondering what your slice of the American Dream is worth—we’ve got you covered. Call us at 561-441-9298 after the smoke clears. The post Happy 4th of July appeared first on Empire Appraisal Group.

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Funny business: Why humor is the unsung hero of real estate survival

Inman

Coach Darryl Davis gives you permission to lighten up, enjoy yourself and have more fun in your real estate business.

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‘I’ve Had a Squatter for 8 Years’: NY Landlord Begs for Help as Tenant Refuses To Pay or Leave

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Getty Images Squatter stories have become fairly commonplace over the last few years, increasing particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Affordable housing has been scarce and housing costs have become prohibitive. Tom Diana owns an eight-unit building in Brooklyn ‘s Park Slope neighborhood in New York City. He says he’s had a squatter living in one of his units for eight long years. “She was a companion to a senior citizen who was disabled, but when the senior citizen died in 201

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