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Featured Article from Bankrate.com
5 reasons to buy a home during holidays
Posted: Nov 6, 2009
<p>In the market for a new home? The next three months may be your very best time to buy.</p> Read More
Congress expands homebuyer tax credit
Posted: Nov 6, 2009
<p>Congress approves an extension of the homebuyer tax credit making existing homeowners eligible, too.</p> Read More
5 reasons to buy a home during holidays
Posted: Nov 6, 2009
<p>In the market for a new home? The next three months may be your very best time to buy.</p> Read More
Mortgage Rate Trend Index
Posted: Nov 5, 2009
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages. Read More
National home equity loan averages
Posted: Nov 5, 2009
<p>Here are the average home equity rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.</p> Read More
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