Sarah Elizabeth Adler

Contributing Writer, New American Funding

Sarah Elizabeth Adler is a writer and editor based in Washington, D.C. A former staff writer at AARP, her reporting on science, culture and lifestyle topics has appeared in The Atlantic and California magazine, among other outlets.

Sarah Elizabeth Adler Articles

Homeowners
July 7, 2026

Your Rights as a Home Seller: When You Can Walk Away and When It’ll Cost You

It’s not uncommon for home sellers to want, or need, to walk away from a deal. However, there can be financial penalties and other consequences.

Homebuyers
May 19, 2026

How Down Payment Assistance Programs May Help You Buy a Home Sooner

Thousands of down payment assistance programs across the country help buyers cover upfront costs. This is typically done with grants or low-cost loans tailored to first-time homebuyers or specific professions and regions.

Homebuyers
April 17, 2026

Not Just for the Wealthy: Busting 4 Myths About Jumbo Loans

In high-cost areas across the country, jumbo loans are an increasingly common way for average homebuyers to afford homes with not-so-average price tags.

Homeowners
April 2, 2026

Can You Inherit a Home with a Reverse Mortgage? What Heirs Need to Know

One of the biggest myths about reverse mortgages is that family can't inherit a home with one of these loans. The reality is very different.

Homebuyers
February 9, 2026

Which Home Loans Offer the Lowest Interest Rates?

Interest rates often vary depending on what type of loan you choose. The length of the loan may also affect the rate, as will the size of the down payment, and other considerations.

Homeowners
January 26, 2026

New Year, New Goals: How Your Home Can Help You Stick to Your 2026 Resolutions

For many, the new year comes with a long list of goals to achieve in 2026. But many people don’t realize that their home may help them achieve their resolutions.

Homeowners
December 30, 2025

You Don’t Have to Lose Your Home After a Job Loss. Here’s What to Do

For homeowners who lose their jobs, the loss of a steady income is more than just emotionally overwhelming. It can be financially destabilizing. Many lenders and mortgage servicers may be able to offer some temporary relief.

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Homebuyers
November 4, 2025

How FHA Loans Provide a Flexible Path to Homeownership for First-Time Buyers

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans have become the key to unlocking homeownership for many first-time homebuyers who may struggle to qualify for other types of loans.

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Housing News
October 23, 2025

When the Economy Feels Shaky, Buying a Home May Still Be a Smart Financial Move

Many may be hesitant to buy a home during shaky economic times. However, homeownership might provide you with more financial protection and flexibility—not less.

Homebuyers
September 12, 2025

Understanding Your Credit Report: What Homebuyers Need to Know

Your credit report summarizes how well you’ve handled borrowing money to help lenders figure out likelihood you will make your monthly mortgage payments.