Who in their right mind would favor renting Vs owning. FOH
So when’s the housing bubble bursting?
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Who in their right mind would favor renting Vs owning. FOH
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CHARGES LAID IN ONGOING MORTGAGE FRAUD INVESTIGATION
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Is This The New American Dream?
Is This The New American Dream?
Im trying to close an affordable housing deal this week with loans based on the 10-year treasury and this shit is bananas. Fucking republicans - discord is driving the markets crazy. Like playing duck hunt trying to figure out when to lock the rate.
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