News & Insights

Leverage your lock, refresh outdoor spaces, and check local listing trends

Check out which cities are seeing big price drops, the top amenities you need if you’re renting out your vacation home, and a good summer home upgrade.

DIY home improvements fueled by cash-out refinances have grown in popularity since 2020. These tips will help you get the most out of your renovation.

The affordable housing crisis is making it harder for everyday Americans to buy homes. Here we explore ways creative buyers can get in on the American dream.

The spring market comes with low inventory and intense competition, but buyers can win by being prepared to move fast.

Learn why millennials are buying vacation homes first, homeowners are thinking about becoming landlords, and considerations for buying in LA.

Moving up your homebuying timeline could help you afford more in today’s market.

Interest rates are on the rise, but cashing out could still save you thousands and help you manage debt.

Mortgage News: Over a million homes are expected to sell in the next two months alone. Find out how to get serious about your house hunt so you can score...

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is changing hands in the coming months, and it could bring more savings and loan options to buyers and homeowners alike.

Mortgage News: With increasing competition and a shortage of supply, bidding wars have become typical—but there are tactics buyers can use to strengthen their offer.

Spring real estate markets heat up across the sun belt, and median listing prices hit an all time high as buyer demand continues to far outweigh housing supply.

Mortgage News: With homebuyer demand increasing and inventory on the decline, the number of buyers being outbid for a home has doubled.

Mortgage News: A majority of buyers are making offers on properties they haven’t seen in person, and the trend may continue even after pandemic risks subside.

Mortgage News: Even as rates and prices climb, data shows that many cities provide a better deal for buyers than renters.

Mortgage News: Rates dropped after Election Day, but they’re unlikely to remain stable for long. Here’s why you should expect rates to swing up and down, whatever the results.

First year cost cheat sheet for homebuyers + sensory staging advice for sellers

Student loan forgiveness boosts buyer budgets, plus listing agreement timelines

Mortgage contingencies in a correcting market, plus seller strats and renos w ROI