Margaret Heidenry Articles

• 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?

• Housing News
• June 17, 2026

Home Sales Set to Increase as Homebuyer Demand Picks Up

In another sign that the housing market is becoming a bit friendlier to buyers, more homebuyers went under contract to purchase a property in May.

• Housing News
• June 16, 2026

Home Shoppers Have More Buying Power Than a Year Ago

Homebuyers have quietly caught a small win: Purchasing a home is still modestly easier than it was a year ago.

• Housing News
• June 12, 2026

Where Homebuyers Are Getting the Most for Their Money in Today’s Housing Market

The typical household can now afford a larger share of homes on the market than just a few years ago.