Divorce and Mortgages: A Guide to Homeownership Transitions
Divorces often come with significant legal, financial, and emotional challenges. For many homeowners going through this difficult time, one of the biggest concerns is what will happen to their shared house. Whether you want [...]
Saving Strategies for Every Stage of Life
It’s never too late—or too early—to start saving. No matter your age or financial situation, every stage of life presents unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to building financial security. Whether you’re in [...]
Rates Trend Downward as Inventory Grows
With the spring home-buying season now in full swing, there's encouraging news for the housing and mortgage markets. Borrowing costs are easing, and inventories are picking up momentum, setting a promising tone for buyers. [...]
The Self-Employed Home Buyer’s Guide to Mortgage Approval
While being self-employed is the American dream for many, it can present a few unique challenges if you're planning to purchase a home. This is because lenders often consider self-employed income less predictable than [...]
Housing Starts Surge in February: A Strong Rebound for Construction
Great news for housing fans! In February, privately-owned housing starts hit a cheerful annual rate of 1,501,000. That’s a nice 11.2% jump compared to January’s revised estimate of 1,350,000. Sure, it’s a slight 2.9% [...]
Is the U.S. Economy Headed for a Slowdown?
Recent reports suggest a slowdown in manufacturing, job growth, and consumer spending. Consumer spending, which drives more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, fell by 0.2% from December 2024 to January 2025 - the first [...]