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The Northwest continues to draw in new people each year. Whether it’s the surge in tech jobs or close proximity to nature, Oregon has ranked as the No. 1 state to move to three years in a row. …read more

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Quicken Loans shocked the mortgage industry when it took a stand against the government and sued the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development back in April 2015. In its allegations, the lender said it was being forced to make public admissions that were blatantly false. A judge, however, didn’t come to that same conclusion and tossed out the suit. Click the headline to read more. …read more

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Well, since you’re reading this, it appears that we all survived another New Year’s Eve. And whether you spent it crammed into Times Square like a sardine, hanging from the rafters at a secret underground rave, or sitting at home on your couch and consequently falling asleep before the ball dropped, it’s now time to get geared up for 2016. So here’s a look back at how 2015 ended and what 2016 will hold, all in your Monday Morning Cup of Coffee. …read more

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Home prices continued rising in October, marking the 42nd straight month of year-over-year home price appreciation, according to a new report from Black Knight Financial Services. …read more

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San Francisco is infamous for being overly competitive and obscenely expensive, and the reality of how expensive it is for Millennials just sunk in thanks to a new report. …read more

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By jgaffney@housingwire.com Will homebuilding remain the fastest-growing sector? Will growth stay above trend? Will the consumer stay strong? Will the FOMC deliver more than two hikes in 2016? You asked, Goldman Sachs answers. …read more

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For the second time in the last ten days, the editorial section of a major national newspaper has taken on the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Washington Post recently weighed in on the recapitalization and release of Fannie and Freddie, calling it a “recipe for housing disaster.” But that’s nothing compared to the editorial that showed up in the Wall Street Journal. …read more

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They’re America’s favorite HGTV duo and the team everyone wishes they could have their home redesigned by. So what does the home of the renowned design duo look like then? An article in House Beautiful gave a full tour of the home, and it’s everything you would expect and more. …read more

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It was a surprisingly strong week for jobless claims, with filing rising by 20,000 for the week ending Dec. 26. However, data in this report can be volatile during the holiday weeks. …read more

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As we call count down the hours until the New Year’s Eve festivities officially begin, here’s a nice little distraction that might keep you entertained, educate you, or confirm that you are a true financial ninja. …read more

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