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Major retailers are lowering prices (finally)
It could be a head fake but I am starting to think we are about to witness a pretty large move across financial markets, in general. Plus, yesterday, Home Depot announced that there were price reductions coming to many items...
The 2026 Housing Market: What Buyers Should Expect
If you’re hoping to buy a home in 2026, there's a mix of good and bad news about mortgage rates. Experts expect mortgage rates to drop a bit next year, but don’t count on them going much lower than 6%. Ev...
Partial Shutdown Begins, Raising Concerns About Mortgage Delays and Flood Insurance Lapses
Even though the U.S. Senate passed a spending bill to fund most federal agencies through September 30, 2026, a partial government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. ...
Safety First: How to Make Your Home Emergency-Proof
Disasters can strike at any moment, catching us off guard and unprepared. But with a little bit of forward thinking and preparation, you can transform your home into a safe haven during emergencies. From hurri...
White House Suggests Ending Section 8 Housing Assistance
The White House recently proposed major changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including getting rid of Section 8 housing vouchers and cutting rental assistance by about 40%. Section...
Big Savings on the Horizon for Homeowners Thanks to New Tax Bill
Homeownership just got a financial boost thanks to newly passed legislation, freshly signed into law by President Donald Trump. Amidst the changes to Medicaid and SNAP that have sparked debate, this bill ha...
Buying a House with a Friend in 2026: A Simple Guide
As we head into 2026, the dream of owning a home can feel more difficult due to rising home prices and high rent costs. To make homeownership more achievable, more people are considering buying a house with a friend. H...
How to Get Your Own Home Even if You Don't Have a High Income
Buying a home when you don’t have a high income might feel impossible, but there are many programs and strategies designed to help make it happen. Here is a simple, step-by-step guide on how to navigate ...
Sometimes you gotta look past the headlines
Sometimes you gotta look past the headlines. When peering across college campuses these days you see two very different themes percolating near the top. One are the ever-increasing numbers of protests; and the other is the endless a...
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