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
July 24, 2026

What Today’s Mortgage Rate Environment Means for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates are influenced by far more than decisions made by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Here’s what homebuyers need to know.

Housing News
July 23, 2026

Mortgage Interest Rates Tick Up, But Remain Below Last Year

Mortgage interest rates moved higher as the summer homebuying season continued. But rates remained below the average recorded at this time last year.

Housing News
July 22, 2026

More Homeowners Are Counting on Their Homes to Help Fund Retirement

Here’s what homeowners should know before making their home part of their retirement plan.

Housing News
July 21, 2026

More Homebuyers Are Finding New Ways to Make a Down Payment

Nearly three in 10 homebuyers are using money from somewhere other than their personal savings to make a down payment. Here are some of the ways homebuyers are finding the money to buy a home.

Housing News
July 20, 2026

Home Prices Are Falling, and Homebuyers Are Coming Back

The picture emerging this summer is a housing market that may finally be finding a better balance.

Housing News
July 17, 2026

Why National Housing Headlines Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Here’s what today’s housing data really says and what it could mean for homebuyers.

Housing News
July 17, 2026

These Are the Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026

Where you buy can shape not only how much you pay for a home, but also your monthly housing costs, access to schools, and future home value.

Housing News
July 16, 2026

Mortgage Interest Rates Rise, but Housing Market Conditions Continue to Improve

Mortgage interest rates moved higher this week, although improving affordability and a growing number of homes for sale continue to create more opportunities for prospective homebuyers.