Fannie Mae projects mortgage rates to fall to 6.4% by late 2025 and 5.9% in 2026, with rising home sales and mortgage originations over the same period.
Stage homes with polka dots, jewel tones and retro pieces for the fall, layering color, curves and personal touches to create warm, inviting spaces.
Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% higher in August across the U.S. and 3.3% in the South. The median new home sale price in the U.S. was $413,500.
Explore HELOCs, cash-out refis, loans, government programs and contractor financing to cover home upgrades while protecting your finances.
Chief Economist O’Connor: New pending sales for both existing single-family homes and for condos-townhouses rose YoY, likely due to falling mortgage rates last month.
A growing number of Gen-Z buyers are pooling their finances with friends to buy homes. Experts recommend clear written agreements to handle costs and future changes.
By choosing cozy seating, adding ample places to sit, using warm neutral paint and bringing in plants and natural light, a living room can feel warm and inviting.
AI-made videos and audio now fool even experts. Protect yourself and your business by using online detection tools and learning to recognize the red flags.
Gutters protect the roof and home. Cracks, rust, pulling away, pooling water or water damage inside the home are signs it’s time to replace them.
Avoid deal delays by ordering reports early, verifying ownership, checking liens and coordinating with title professionals from listing to closing.
