- Housing News
- November 13, 2025
It Should Be Easier to Get a Mortgage Now That the Government Shutdown is Over
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended, which should make it easier for homebuyers and homeowners to secure new loans.
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- Housing News
- November 12, 2025
The Typical First-Time Homebuyer Has Never Been Older. What Does That Mean for Younger Generations?
Pricey rent and student loans, along with high prices and elevated mortgage rates, have made it harder for many to achieve homeownership.
- Housing News
- November 10, 2025
Would 50-Year Mortgages Make Buying a Home More Affordable?
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of creating 50-year mortgages to make housing more affordable for homebuyers. But would a 50-year mortgage make it cheaper to own a home? That depends.
- Housing News
- November 10, 2025
18% Mortgage Rates?! Buying a Home Used to Be Even More Challenging
It was even more difficult to achieve homeownership several decades ago, when double-digit interest rates were the norm.
- Housing News
- October 30, 2025
Mortgage Rates Fall Again, Reaching Lowest Level in 2025
Mortgage rates continued to decline in the last week, much to the delight of homebuyers and homeowners alike. This marks the fourth straight week of declines and represents the lowest that interest rates have been at any point in 2025.
- Housing News
- October 29, 2025
The Fed Dropped Rates. Will Stubborn Mortgage Rates Now Fall Below 6%?
Many homebuyers and homeowners are hopeful that the Fed's quarter-point cut will finally bring mortgage interest rates meaningfully down.
- Housing News
- October 23, 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop to Their Lowest Point in More Than a Year
Mortgage interest rates hit their lowest point in more than a year.
- Housing News
- October 23, 2025
Home Sales Continue to Increase as More Buyers Jump on Lower Mortgage Rates
Existing home sales rose again in September as lower mortgage rates became an incentive for more people to buy a home.
- 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.
- Housing News
- October 22, 2025
This Is How Much the Typical Down Payment is Across the Country
Forget the old “rules” of homebuying. Most buyers aren’t putting 20% down when purchasing a home, but they’re still putting down more than they did before the pandemic.
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