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New Year, New Market as the Fed Lowers Interest Rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve, in a widely expected move, lowered interest rates a quarter of a percentage point in the final meeting of the year.
Homebuyers
What Your Loan Officer Wants You to Know Before You Buy a Home or Refinance in 2026
If you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your mortgage in 2026, the people at the forefront of the home loan process have something important to tell you: The new year will reward those who are prepared.
Housing News
The Fed Lowered Interest Rates. Will It Give the Housing Market a Boost in 2026?
The Federal Reserve voted to lower its benchmark rate. Could this help drive mortgage rates down as we move into 2026?
Homeowners
Using Your Home to Pay Off Your Student Debt: Here’s What to Know
Some homeowners are turning to cash-out refinances to ease the burden of their student loans. Read on to find out if this strategy could work for you.
Housing News
You’ll Never Guess the Absolute Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home in 2025
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, don’t despair. The best day to make an offer may be just around the corner.
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Housing News
You’ll Never Guess the Absolute Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home in 2025
December 9, 2025
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, don’t despair. The best day to make an offer may be just around the corner.
Homeowners
Home Sellers Beware: 5 Hidden Deal Killers That Can Derail a Home Sale
December 8, 2025
Most home sellers want to move from an offer to the closing table as seamlessly as possible. However, deals can fall apart, even at the last minute. Here's how to avoid it.
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