Margaret Heidenry Articles

• Homebuyers
• February 3, 2026

Why Your Credit Score Keeps Changing and What Homebuyers Should Know

Here’s what causes shifts in your credit score. This is what you should watch for if you’re planning a home purchase.

• Homebuyers
• February 2, 2026

Saving for a Down Payment is Getting Easier—and Help is Available

Saving for a down payment has long been one of the biggest challenges for many aspiring homebuyers. Yet it may be getting a little easier for buyers to get over that hurdle.

• Homebuyers
• January 27, 2026

It’s Financial Wellness Month: How Buyers Can Get Ready to Buy a Home

The beginning of the year can be a great time to step back, take stock, and get financially organized before the spring housing market heats up.

• Homeowners
• January 23, 2026

Homebuyers and Home Sellers Take Note: The 10 Fastest Growing Home Trends

Home design has long shaped what buyers want in a home and what sellers highlight when it comes time to list their property. Here is how to future-proof your home and lean into the design wave ahead.

• Homeowners
• January 22, 2026

How to Renovate Your Home with Your Future in Mind

Designers and contractors say that approaching renovations with universal design principles in mind helps a home stay flexible and market-ready long after the work is done. Here is how to plan your upgrades with longevity in mind.

• Housing News
• January 21, 2026

Could Your 401(k) Help You Buy a Home? Trump Administration Proposes New Down Payment Option

The Trump administration proposed allowing U.S. workers to withdraw money from their 401(k) retirement accounts to help cover a down payment on a home.

• Homebuyers
• January 20, 2026

10 Places First-Time Buyers May Be Able to Find an Affordable Home in 2026

The housing market can seem a bit intimidating for first-time buyers heading into 2026. But some housing markets are giving new buyers a better shot at homeownership than others.

• Inclusive Lending
• January 19, 2026

How Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy Continues to Impact Housing: Fair Housing Protections by State

For Martin Luther King, Jr., fair and stable housing was a key tenet of the civil rights movement. Today, fair housing protections operate at the federal, state, and local levels. Here's what you need to know.

• Homebuyers
• January 15, 2026

Calling All Homebuyers: Shopping in Winter May Be a Winning Move

Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering buying a home during the winter months and how to leverage the season to your advantage.

• Housing News
• January 14, 2026

Home Prices Are Falling, Hitting a Four-Year Low

Home prices are edging lower nationally. While the decline has been modest, the direction is beginning to matter, especially as mortgage rates show signs of easing.