Margaret Heidenry Articles

• Housing News
• July 10, 2026

Balance Is Returning to the Housing Market. Why Buyers Should Pay Attention

Homebuyers who understand their budget and arrive prepared may find more choices and greater negotiating power in today’s market.

• Housing News
• July 9, 2026

Mortgage Interest Rates Tick Up as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates

Mortgage interest rates rose this week but remain below where they stood a year ago.

• Homebuyers
• July 7, 2026

Can I Use My 401(k) for a Down Payment?

If you are a first-time homebuyer and considering using your 401k as a down payment on a home, there are some things to consider. Get the answers you're looking for here.

• Homebuyers
• July 6, 2026

Great, You’re Pre-Approved! Now It’s Time to Secure the Mortgage

Here’s what happens following receiving a loan pre-approval letter and how to avoid surprises before closing day.

• Housing News
• July 2, 2026

Mortgage Rates Fall to a Seven-Week Low

Mortgage rates eased this week, falling to their lowest level in seven weeks as homebuyer demand continued to edge higher.

• Housing News
• June 25, 2026

Mortgage Interest Rates 'Remain Relatively' Stable for Sixth Straight Week

Mortgage rates remained largely unchanged this week, extending a six-week stretch of stability that has kept borrowing costs in the mid-6% range.

• Housing News
• June 23, 2026

Senate Passes Major Housing Bill. Here’s What It Could Mean for Homebuyers

A sweeping bipartisan housing bill may help address the nation’s housing shortage is one step away from becoming law.

• Housing News
• June 19, 2026

More Homebuyers Are Accepting Today’s Mortgage Rates. Here’s What Changed

Instead of trying to time the market, more homebuyers are adjusting their expectations and making plans based on today's borrowing costs.

• Housing News
• June 18, 2026

Mortgage Interest Rates Edge Lower Giving the Housing Market a Boost

Mortgage rates moved down this week as the war in Iran appears to be moving closer to an end.

• Housing News
• June 18, 2026

The Top 10 Housing Markets Where Buying a Home Pays Off Fastest in 2026

Today’s housing market has left many would-be homebuyers asking one big question: Is it smarter to buy a home or keep renting?