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For anyone considering buying a new home or condo, the time is now to pay closer attention. Interest rates - or the cost of money - have moved sharply lower in the past few weeks, and may continue to do so. As interest r...

Montana has been dealing with a growing housing crisis, with homelessness increasing by 38 percent over the last 15 years. This has made it harder for many to find stable, safe places to live. The lack of a home can l...

Saving up to buy a home can take a long time—sometimes even decades. However, a recent study by ConsumerAffairs reveals that in certain states, it’s much easier and faster to put together a down payment. The ...

As 2026 gets closer, many homeowners who have higher mortgage rates may be wondering if it’s finally a good time to refinance. Here are the main points to consider if you’r...

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...

The Downpayment Toward Equity Act is a proposed bill aiming to help first-time homebuyers with a grant of up to $25,000.  This money could help cover important costs like a down payment, clos...

Pittsburgh is starting a new program to make it quicker and easier for people to apply for affordable housing, using artificial intelligence (AI). The local Housing Authority is facing a cha...

There is no denying that owning a home is not a cheap endeavor. Once you have purchased the property, you are on the hook for keeping it well maintained. This is why it is important to work in the cost o...

Jerry West aka "The Logo" died this week, according to reports. He was 86. Yes; in fact, it was Mr. West who became the embodiment of the National Basketball Association on all its licensing and imaging deals f...