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• Homebuyers
• August 7, 2025

Buy a Home in One of the 14 States That Offers Free College Tuition

Some families may want to consider moving to or remaining in one of the many states that offer free college tuition.

• Homebuyers
• August 5, 2025

More Homes Are for Sale. How Buyers Can Use That to Their Advantage

It’s been a while since homebuyers had the upper hand. But this summer, that balance is finally beginning to shift.

• Homebuyers
• August 4, 2025

FHA Loan Limits in 2025: What Homebuyers Need to Know

If you’re planning to buy a home with a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan in 2025, there’s good news: You might be able to borrow more this year.

• Homeowners
• August 1, 2025

What is Resortcore? A Home Design Trend to Relax into This Summer

A new aesthetic is rising—one with a pampering, transportive spirit: Resortcore.

• Housing News
• July 31, 2025

Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Week in a Row—With All Eyes Now on the Fall

There’s good news for anyone thinking about buying a home: mortgage interest rates dipped for the second week in a row.

• Homebuyers
• July 30, 2025

The Mortgage Fine Print Every Homebuyer Should Read Carefully

A mortgage comes with a lot of paperwork. And in that thick stack of disclosures and agreements are details that could shape your monthly budget for years. 

• Homebuyers
• July 29, 2025

When Is a Cheap Home a Red Flag?

Not every bargain home is a wise investment. Some homes are underpriced for strategic reasons, while others come with serious issues.

• Housing News
• July 24, 2025

Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly as Purchase Applications Tick Up

Mortgage interest rates dipped slightly after two consecutive weeks of increases.

• Homebuyers
• July 24, 2025

What is Due Diligence in Real Estate? A Buyer’s Guide to Getting It Right

Between an accepted offer and the closing table lies one of the most essential phases of a home sale: due diligence.

• Homebuyers
• July 22, 2025

The Pandemic Homebuying Mistakes Some Buyers Are Still Making

For some homebuyers, the habits honed during those hypercompetitive years at the height of COVID-19—rushed decisions, bidding high, ignoring red flags—are proving hard to shake.