Margaret Heidenry Articles

• Housing News
• March 18, 2026

Where to Find Cheap Homes: The 10 Housing Markets Offering the Biggest Bargains

Homebuyers who are willing to relocate may be able to save big money in these 10 more affordable housing markets.

• Housing News
• March 17, 2026

About 5.4 Million Homeowners Could Benefit from Refinancing Thanks to Lower Mortgage Rates

About 5.4 million borrowers may be able to reduce their mortgage interest rate by at least three-quarters of a percentage point if they refinance their home loans.

• Housing News
• March 16, 2026

President Trump Attempts to Boost Housing Affordability with Executive Orders

The White House is instructing federal agencies to closely examine regulations to address the country’s ongoing housing affordability issues.

• Homeowners
• March 5, 2026

The Hottest 2026 Kitchen Trends: How to Get the Look for Less

Here’s what you need to know about how to incorporate these kitchen trends wisely (and cheaply) if you’re renovating, buying, or planning to sell in the next few years.

• Homeowners
• March 3, 2026

Planning to Sell Your Home This Year? Make These Smart Preparations Now

Preparing early in the year for a home sale later in the year gives sellers something rare in real estate: time.

• Homebuyers
• February 20, 2026

Decoding Real Estate Lingo: What These Common Terms Really Mean

Here’s how to decode some of the most common real estate euphemisms and avoid falling for listing lingo that oversells or underdelivers.

• Homebuyers
• February 18, 2026

How Homebuyers Are Using AI To Shop Smarter, Faster, and With More Confidence

For many homebuyers, AI is becoming the bridge between information overload and making the best decisions for them. Here’s how today’s buyers can leverage AI to their advantage.

• 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.