Margaret Heidenry

Senior Staff Writer, New American Funding

Margaret Heidenry is a writer at New American Funding. She was previously an editor and writer at Realtor.com. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Boston Magazine.

Margaret Heidenry Articles

Housing News
September 10, 2026

Mortgage Interest Rates Rise as Homebuyer Demand Holds Steady

Mortgage interest rates moved higher this week, while homebuyer demand remained relatively steady and continued to outpace last year.

Housing News
September 10, 2026

Where Should You Buy a Home for Retirement? These 10 Cities Stand Out

Where retirees live can affect everything from their savings, taxes, and health care costs to how easy it is to get around and what they do with their free time.

Homebuyers
September 7, 2026

What the Age of a Neighborhood’s Homes Can Tell Homebuyers

Here is what homebuyers should consider when comparing homes and neighborhoods from different eras.

Housing News
September 4, 2026

Why More Homeowners Are Renovating Instead of Moving

Homeowners who need more space, an updated kitchen, or a major repair may be finding it more appealing to renovate than relocate.

Housing News
September 4, 2026

Looking for a New Home? Widening Your Search Could Pay Off

Home shoppers are willing to explore unfamiliar markets in search of new construction.

Housing News
September 3, 2026

Mortgage Interest Tick Up, but Homebuyer Demand Holds Steady

Mortgage interest rates moved higher this week, but homebuyers appear to be adjusting to changing market conditions rather than calling off their home searches.

Homebuyers
September 2, 2026

Why Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates Could Backfire on Homebuyers

Homebuyers waiting for mortgage interest rates to fall may want to keep an eye on something else: How many other would-be buyers are also anticipating the descent.

Housing News
September 1, 2026

New Homes Cost Less Than Existing Homes in These Top Markets

Homebuyers searching for new construction may want to look South.

Housing News
August 31, 2026

More Homes, More Time, More Leverage: 19 Markets Where Homebuyers Have the Edge

Here’s where homebuyers stand to benefit and how to make the most of the changing market.

Housing News
August 27, 2026

Home Prices Ease as Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

Homebuyers saw little change in borrowing costs this week, but lower listing prices and growing housing stock are creating more purchasing opportunities.