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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...
Wealthfront Starts Offering Mortgages, Beginning With a Limited Rollout to Clients
Wealthfront, a company best known for its automated investing tools (often called a “robo-advisor”), is now offering home loans. The new mortgage program is being released first t...
Tucson's Old Motel Transforms into Affordable Homes
In Tucson, Arizona, something exciting is happening. The city is getting ready to start on a great project called Amazon Flats. This project will change the old Amazon Motel into 30 homes that people with less money can...
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...
Mortgage Rate Predictions for the Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
If you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your mortgage in the next few years, you may be wondering where mortgage rates are headed. Predicting interest rates is never an exact science, but experts ca...
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. ...
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...
What To Expect From The Housing Marketing in 2025
The housing market dynamics are always changing. Prices fluctuate with market demand, changing mortgage rates, and with economic transitions. Supply and demand flow based on these factors. Given the shifts, you must scr...
The Scene From Wrigley and Rates Aren't Going Higher
The scene at Wrigley Field earlier this late afternoon. If you squint, you'll see a young boy grabbing a (Brewers) autograph in the front row. "You can't beat fun at the old ball park," my Dad used to love...
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