- 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.
Margaret Heidenry Articles
- 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.
- Homebuyers
- July 21, 2025
Gen Z Is Breaking Into the Housing Market—Here’s How They’re Pulling It Off
Members of Generation Z aren't sitting this housing market out.
- Homebuyers
- July 18, 2025
What Are Comps in Real Estate? You Can’t Afford to Ignore Them
Short for “comparable sales,” comps are vital to understanding the market whether you’re selling, buying, or just keeping tabs on real estate activity.
- Homeowners
- July 14, 2025
How To Lower Your Mortgage Payments: Smart Moves That Can Save You Thousands
Whether you’re a recent homebuyer or a long-time homeowner, there are several ways to reduce your monthly mortgage payment.
- Homebuyers
- July 7, 2025
Love Rustic Homes? How to Get a Mortgage for a Barndominium—Yes, it’s Possible
Once relegated to off-grid dreamers, barndominiums—aka barndos—have officially graduated into the mainstream. While the aesthetic is easy to love, financing a barndominium takes a bit of extra work.
Smart Moves Start Here.