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• Homeowners
• August 5, 2026

The Biggest Home Exterior Trends of 2026

Here’s what’s defining home exterior renovations in 2026.

• Housing News
• August 4, 2026

The 10 Best States to Live in 2026: What Homebuyers Should Know

Here’s what homebuyers should know about the 10 states that came out on top.

• Housing News
• July 31, 2026

5 Things Homebuyers Should Know After the Fed’s Latest Decision

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged this week, but that doesn’t mean the housing market is standing still.

• Housing News
• July 30, 2026

Mortgage Interest Rates Rise, but Homebuyer Affordability Improves

Improving affordability and a growing supply of homes for sale continued to give prospective homebuyers more reasons to enter the market.

• Homebuyers
• July 30, 2026

5 Signs the Housing Market Is Getting Better for Homebuyers This Summer

Here are five signs that the housing market is improving for homebuyers this summer.

• Homebuyers
• July 29, 2026

How Much Money Should You Have Left After Closing on a Home?

Here’s how much money experts recommend having in savings after buying a home and why spending every available dollar at closing can backfire.

• Housing News
• July 24, 2026

What Today's Mortgage Rate Environment Means for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates are influenced by far more than decisions made by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Here’s what homebuyers need to know.

• Housing News
• July 23, 2026

Mortgage Interest Rates Tick Up, But Remain Below Last Year

Mortgage interest rates moved higher as the summer homebuying season continued. But rates remained below the average recorded at this time last year.

• Housing News
• July 22, 2026

More Homeowners Are Counting on Their Homes to Help Fund Retirement

Here’s what homeowners should know before making their home part of their retirement plan.

• Housing News
• July 21, 2026

More Homebuyers Are Finding New Ways to Make a Down Payment

Nearly three in 10 homebuyers are using money from somewhere other than their personal savings to make a down payment. Here are some of the ways homebuyers are finding the money to buy a home.