Margaret Heidenry

Contributing Writer, New American Funding

Margaret Heidenry is a writer at New American Funding. She was previously an editor and writer at Realtor.com. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Boston Magazine.

Margaret Heidenry Articles

Homebuyers
June 16, 2025

Home Prices Are Slipping. For Buyers, That Might Be the Best News All Year

Good news homebuyers, prices may be coming down a little.

Homebuyers
June 12, 2025

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Back: Here’s What You Need to Know

Homebuyers are increasingly turning to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) as a potential solution to manage higher borrowing costs.

Housing News
June 9, 2025

Craving Surf and Sand? 12 Budget-Friendly Beach Towns to Buy a Vacation Home

While beachfront real estate often conjures up visions of million-dollar price tags, the good news is you don’t need a fortune to make that dream come true.

Homeowners
June 5, 2025

Scrolling Through Listings? How Buyers Can Score the Right Home This Summer

This summer may be shaping up to offer buyers something spring didn’t: leverage.

Homeowners
June 3, 2025

Second Mortgages Are a Great Way to Access Cash—but Are They Right for You?

Are you a homeowner who needs cash to cover college tuition, home repairs, or a surprise medical expense? A second mortgage might be your answer.

Homebuyers
May 30, 2025

How to Upsize Your Home without Breaking the Bank

Upsizing, when you trade up to a home with more square footage, isn’t always as simple as picking a bigger place and calling the movers.

Homeowners
May 21, 2025

Selling a Home with a Mortgage? What You Need to Know

Putting your home on the market with an outstanding mortgage is the norm. Most sellers are still paying off their loans when that “For Sale” sign hits the lawn.