Mary Beth Eastman

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Mary Beth Eastman has more than six years of experience writing and editing articles on personal finance. Her work has been published by major national brands, including Newsweek, Investopedia, U.S. News, Money Under 30, and others. She covers mortgages, refinancing, homebuying, and other personal finance topics.

Articles written by Mary Beth Eastman

A $100k Salary No Longer Buys the Typical Home

Six figures used to buy you a pretty sweet house: about 140% of the typical home. Now? About 90%. What happened?

by Mary Beth Eastman in Economy

December 5, 2024 9 MIN

Home Affordability Isn't The Worst of All Time. It Just Feels Like It

A typical first-time buyer house payment eats up 50% of the median income. But these aren't uncharted waters. It just feels terrible because the early 2020s were comparatively so cheap.

by Mary Beth Eastman in Economy

November 20, 2024 7 MIN

Wooden dice with a percentage symbol, up and down symbol, 2025.

2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Experts Weigh In

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster of late. What might 2025 bring for rates?

by Mary Beth Eastman in Rates

November 5, 2024 8 MIN

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