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Jerry West aka "The Logo" died this week. He was 86.

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...

Say goodbye to "The Say Hey Kid"

Say goodbye to "The Say Hey Kid". Number 24. Inarguably the greatest center field ever: Willie Mays. Mr. Mays died this week at the age of 93. If there were ever a Mount Rushmore of the most revered American athletes of all time, ...

A Look at the Proposed $25,000 Downpayment Grant for First-Time Homebuyers

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...

The Rise of Co-Buying: Gen Z's Innovative Path to Homeownership

As of June 2025, a significant shift in how young people own homes is emerging. Generation Z, also known as Zoomers, are not just daydreaming about homeownership; they are actively pursuing it through co-buying...

Cities Where Homes Sell Fastest and Slowest

Across the United States, selling a home is taking a bit longer than it used to. High prices and high mortgage rates are making buyers hesitate a bit more. Last month, homes for sale stayed on the market for an average of 53 da...

8 Ways to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rates Right Now

Mortgage rates have recently dropped with hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut, but they have stayed about the same since then. Experts say rates probably won’t go down much more until at least the end of 2025. So, h...

What a 50-Year Mortgage Could Mean for Home Buyers

The Trump administration has suggested a big change to U.S. housing policy: allowing 50-year mortgages to help people afford homes. Usually, mortgages in the U.S. last for 30 years, but with a 50-year mortgage, the loan ...

2026 Conventional Loan Limits: What Homebuyers Need to Know

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the new limits for conventional home loans that will apply in 2026. These limits help determine the maximum amount you can borrow with most standard home l...

7 Surprising Things Your Home Insurance Covers

Although you may think you know all the specifics of your home insurance policy, there's more to it than meets the eye. It is essential to understand the general coverage provided by your plan; however, it may contain cer...


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