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• Housing News
• December 2, 2025

These Are the 10 Best Places in the U.S. to Retire in 2026

Forget sunny Florida. If you’re thinking about where to spend your Golden Years, you may want to consider moving to the Midwest.

• Housing News
• November 26, 2025

Something to Give Thanks For: Mortgage Rates Tick Down

Homebuyers and homeowners have something to be grateful for just in time for Thanksgiving: Lower mortgage interest rates.

• Housing News
• November 18, 2025

What is a Portable Mortgage? Could It Make Buying a New Home More Affordable?

In today’s pricey housing market, the idea of portable mortgages is being floated as ways to bring housing costs down. But what is a portable mortgage?

• Housing News
• November 13, 2025

It Should Be Easier to Get a Mortgage Now That the Government Shutdown is Over

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended, which should make it easier for homebuyers and homeowners to secure new loans.

• Housing News
• November 12, 2025

The Typical First-Time Homebuyer Has Never Been Older. What Does That Mean for Younger Generations?

Pricey rent and student loans, along with high prices and elevated mortgage rates, have made it harder for many to achieve homeownership.

• Housing News
• November 10, 2025

Would 50-Year Mortgages Make Buying a Home More Affordable?

President Donald Trump has floated the idea of creating 50-year mortgages to make housing more affordable for homebuyers. But would a 50-year mortgage make it cheaper to own a home? That depends.

• Housing News
• November 10, 2025

18% Mortgage Rates?! Buying a Home Used to Be Even More Challenging

It was even more difficult to achieve homeownership several decades ago, when double-digit interest rates were the norm.

• Housing News
• October 29, 2025

The Fed Dropped Rates. Will Stubborn Mortgage Rates Now Fall Below 6%?

Many homebuyers and homeowners are hopeful that the Fed's quarter-point cut will finally bring mortgage interest rates meaningfully down.

• Housing News
• October 23, 2025

Mortgage Rates Drop to Their Lowest Point in More Than a Year

Mortgage interest rates hit their lowest point in more than a year.

• Housing News
• October 22, 2025

This Is How Much the Typical Down Payment is Across the Country

Forget the old “rules” of homebuying. Most buyers aren’t putting 20% down when purchasing a home, but they’re still putting down more than they did before the pandemic.