Mortgage NewsApril 24, 2025Tariffs Change Plans for Over Half of Home BuyersWith the Trump administration's tariffs sending shockwaves through financial markets and causing instability, home buyers are stepping back.
ForecastsApril 24, 2025Will Interest Rates Go Down in April? | Predictions 2025Mortgage rates rollercoastered through 2024. Will they trend downwards in April? Here's what the experts think.
Mortgage NewsApril 23, 2025Mortgage Insurance Could Be Tax-Deductible AgainLawmakers want to restore the mortgage insurance deduction and double eligibility. See if you could qualify.
Mortgage NewsApril 22, 2025Home Seller Concessions Near Record High, Led by Pacific NorthwestWith uncertainty and instability pervading the U.S., increasing shares of home sellers made compromises with buyers to close sales.
Mortgage NewsApril 21, 2025This VA Loan Lifeline Helped 17,000 Veterans — Now It’s EndingA VA mortgage relief program is shutting down May 1. If you’re a veteran homeowner facing financial hardship, here’s what you need to do.
Real Estate NewsApril 18, 202554% of Homeowners Used Equity for a Glow-Up—Would You?A new NAR study shows 54% of homeowners are using home equity to remodel. See which projects bring the most joy—and the best ROI.
Mortgage NewsApril 17, 2025Current List of Trump’s Actions that Impact HousingIt's hard tracking the Trump Administration's whirlwind of executive orders and actions. Here's a summary and their effects on housing.
Mortgage NewsApril 17, 2025Foreclosure Activity Grows in Q1; Led by Delaware, Illinois, NevadaDiscover which states got hit hardest with foreclosures in the first quarter and what to expect going forward.
Real Estate NewsApril 16, 2025More Affordable Homes Could Be on the Way—Thanks to This BillThe Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act could boost rental supply and lower costs. Here’s how it may help renters and first-time buyers.
Mortgage NewsApril 15, 2025Homebuyers Planned to Sell Stocks for Down Payments. Is That Up in Smoke?With stock markets reeling, homebuyers expecting to cash out their stock portfolios may have to find another way to save for a down payment.
Mortgage NewsApril 14, 2025Why U.S.–China Tension Could Wreck Your Mortgage BudgetChina is reducing its holdings of U.S. mortgage-backed securities—and experts say it could drive mortgage rates even higher.
Mortgage NewsApril 11, 2025“Secret Listings” Are Back — And Zillow Just Drew a Line in the SandA new policy from the National Association of Realtors could shake up home buying and add more pocket listings to the marketplace.
Mortgage NewsApril 9, 2025Refi Regret? Here’s Your Chance to ‘Buy the Dip’Refi the dip: Lock in a lower rate, save on your monthly payment, and beat rising costs before mortgage rates climb again.
Mortgage NewsApril 8, 2025Are Condos the Key to Homeownership in 2025 for First-Time Buyers?For those finally ready to take the leap into homeownership, a condo may be an affordable and approachable path.
Mortgage NewsApril 7, 2025Homebuyers Just Gained $25K in Purchasing Power—Here’s WhyHomebuyers just got a $25K affordability boost thanks to falling mortgage rates. Find out why now might be your moment to buy.
Mortgage NewsApril 4, 2025Moving for Better Pizza? 35% of Home Buyers Said They WouldPizza is so popular and beloved, that it even weighs on home buying decisions. Could living near a good pizza place help your property value?
Mortgage NewsApril 3, 2025Why a Strong Jobs Report Could be Bad for Mortgage RatesThe March employment report is expected to decline from February. Will this help bring down mortgage rates?
Mortgage NewsApril 2, 2025Tariffs Just Raised Car Prices — and They Could Derail Your Homebuying PlansNew 25% auto tariffs may hurt your chances of buying a home. Learn why debt-to-income matters and how you can stay mortgage-ready.
Real Estate NewsApril 1, 2025Real Estate Rebound? Fresh Data Says MaybeFannie Mae’s latest outlook points to lower rates and a slight boost in home sales—could a housing rebound be ahead?
Mortgage NewsMarch 31, 2025To the Moon: Rocket Buys Mr. Cooper for $9.4 Billion as Expansion ContinuesJust 21 days after acquiring Redfin, Rocket Companies bought Mr. Cooper, the largest mortgage servicer in the U.S.
