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

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.