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A Holiday Gift: Mortgage Rates Keep Falling
If you’re among the millions who could save money by refinancing their home loan or are considering buying a home, then you just received a holiday gift as mortgage rates fell.
Homebuyers
Should You Time Buying a Home Around the Seasons? It Could Save You Up-Front Cash
Here’s how you can use the calendar to your advantage and close at a time when costs may be lower, timelines are generally faster, and sellers may be more willing to make a deal.
Homebuyers
Buyer Be Warned: What Home Inspections Don’t Always Catch
Home inspections aren’t an ironclad guarantee against future repairs or costly surprises.
Homebuyers
Browsing Home Listings Online? Don’t Be Fooled by AI-Doctored Photos
Certain uses of AI in real estate can be quite helpful, such as providing personalized home searches. Others, like AI-doctored listing photos, can be frustrating.
Housing News
These Are the 10 Best Places in the U.S. to Retire in 2026
Forget sunny Florida. If you’re thinking about where to spend your Golden Years, you may want to consider moving to the Midwest.
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Homeowners
Millions of Homeowners Could Save Money Right Now by Refinancing. Are You One of Them?
December 1, 2025
For anyone who bought real estate when rates surged in the pandemic’s aftermath, now may be a good window in which to lower their costs. Here’s what homeowners considering a refinance need to know.
Housing News
These Are the 10 Best Places in the U.S. to Retire in 2026
December 2, 2025
Forget sunny Florida. If you’re thinking about where to spend your Golden Years, you may want to consider moving to the Midwest.
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