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Mortgage Rates Remain Flat at 3.78%, But Volatility Likely

Filed under: Buying, Financing, Refinancing ZillowThe weekly mortgage rate chart illustrates the average 30-year fixed interest rate in six-hour intervals. By Lauren Braun Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgages at 3.78 percent, down 1 basis point from the same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hovered around 3.74 percent for most of the week before

Chevron pays record fine in Pennsylvania blast, regulator says

By David DeKok HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – Oil and natural gas producer Chevron Corp paid a $939,553 fine for a fatal 2014 explosion at one its Pennsylvania gas wells that state officials on Tuesday said may be the largest amount paid for a single incident. The fine reflected the state Department of Environmental Protection’s assessment that the No. 2 U.S. oil company’s management of the well failed to meet state

Reinstated star Peterson belatedly rejoins NFL's Vikings

(Reuters) – Star running back Adrian Peterson reported to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday to take part in offseason training activities after missing most of last season while banished by the NFL for beating his son and a getting warning from his coach last week. “I’m returning because I want to,” the 30-year-old, eight-year National Football League veteran told journalists in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. “I’m a part of this football

How to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property

Filed under: Economy, Investing Anthony Rosenberg/GettyReal Estate Investment Trusts are a way to invest in real estate without having a mortgage or managing property. By Kira Brecht Concerns about the potential impact of higher interest rates have sent real estate investment trusts on a roller coaster ride this year, after chalking up double-digit gains in 2014. Despite their recent fickle behavior, however, this asset class belongs in the diversified portfolios