News & Insights

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

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.

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

Starting in September, Fannie Mae will allow renters to use their rental payment history as credit on their mortgage application.

Lenders will evaluate credit scores differently starting September 18th, and homeowners may be in a position to save even more on their next refinance.

Buyers bidding this summer will deal with high seller expectations, competitive offers, and appraisal gaps; pausing the search may help avoid burnout for some.

Mortgage News: More homeowners are planning to sell within the year, but the market is moving faster than ever. Can buying online help you get ahead of the competition?

The real estate market is showing no signs of slowing, as homebuyers begin to feel the fatigue of multiple-offer scenarios and all-out bidding wars.

The real estate market continues its hot start to 2021 with larger mortgage down payments and an increase in jumbo loan activity.

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.

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

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

A guide for buy-curious renters, simple staging strats, and water safety musts

Inflation-savvy budgets, spruced up sales strategies, and utility cost-cutters

Check out recent lending reforms, ask before you sell, and fireproof your property

Hitting homebuyer stride, going low in listing limbo, and beating buyer’s remorse

Learn how an adjustable-rate mortgage could work for you, get ready for a fresh wave of inventory, and decide if summer is your time to shine as a seller.

Need the tools to find the right rental property for you? It all comes down to how to think about your return on investment.

Home prices are up, interest rates are up, which also means credit card rates are up. Learn how a cash-out refi can help you lower costs and save on interest....

Discover how single women are flexing their homebuying power, find out the best week to list your home if you’re looking to sell, and why Phoenix, AZ is so hot.