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Homebuyers and Home Sellers Take Note: The 10 Fastest Growing Home Trends
Home design has long shaped what buyers want in a home and what sellers highlight when it comes time to list their property. Here is how to future-proof your home and lean into the design wave ahead.
Housing News
Mortgage Interest Rates Remain Just Above 6%
While homebuyers and homeowners have been eagerly waiting for mortgage interest rates to drop into the 5% range, rates stubbornly remained just above 6%.
Homeowners
How to Renovate Your Home with Your Future in Mind
Designers and contractors say that approaching renovations with universal design principles in mind helps a home stay flexible and market-ready long after the work is done. Here is how to plan your upgrades with longevity in mind.
Housing News
Could Your 401(k) Help You Buy a Home? Trump Administration Proposes New Down Payment Option
The Trump administration proposed allowing U.S. workers to withdraw money from their 401(k) retirement accounts to help cover a down payment on a home.
Homebuyers
This Is How Much Your Mortgage Interest Rate Will Really Cost You
In honor of Financial Wellness Month, let’s explore how much mortgage rates really cost you in the long run—and how you can keep those costs down.
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Housing News
Mortgage Interest Rates Drop to Lowest Point in More than Three Years
January 15, 2026
Mortgage interest rates just dropped to their lowest point in nearly three-and-a-half years.
Homebuyers
10 Places First-Time Buyers May Be Able to Find an Affordable Home in 2026
January 20, 2026
The housing market can seem a bit intimidating for first-time buyers heading into 2026. But some housing markets are giving new buyers a better shot at homeownership than others.
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