Outstanding mortgage payments reached a new high at the end of last year when the typical mortgage holder’s monthly payment exceeded $2,000 for the first time. While the average monthly payment for new homebuyers crossed the $2,000 threshold in September 2022, the rise in the average monthly payment for all…

Key takeaways There are many important steps to buying a house, including setting a budget, saving for a down payment and shopping around for a mortgage. It’s also important to consider extra costs beyond the purchase price of the home, like closing costs, taxes and insurance premiums. A local real…

Americans are facing a midnight deadline to file their 2025 tax return, but the refunds that await the majority of taxpayers are larger on average than a year ago – with taxpayers in certain states receiving higher refunds, according to a new report. An analysis by Upgraded Points of how…

The tax filing deadline for 2025 tax returns is here, with taxpayers having until just before midnight on April 15 to file their returns or request an extension. Last-minute tax filers racing against the clock to get their return filed ahead of the IRS deadline will want to be systematic…