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• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Nov 18, 2025

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in October 2025. This move has affected the housing market, making many people—especially those wanting to buy or refinance a home—curious about how much a monthly m...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Nov 11, 2025

If you’re planning to buy a house in 2026, it’s a good idea to start getting prepared now. The housing market has been unpredictable in recent years, but things may become less hectic for buy...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Nov 03, 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers special housing grants to help veterans with service-connected disabilities buy, build, or adapt a home, so they can live more independently. These grants can pay for important chang...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Buying your first home can be challenging. Choosing the right mortgage lender can help make the process easier. Here are five top lenders for first-time home buyers, along with what makes each one stand ou...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Oct 20, 2025

Mortgage rates have recently gone down due to hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut rates. However, after a recent Fed meeting, rates have stayed about the same. Experts don’t expect a big drop in interest rates before the ...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Short answer: sometimes. These personal notes from buyers can help in close calls, but they also carry legal risks. Here’s a simple breakdown.   What these letters are A buyer “love letter” ...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Rent prices are starting to go down in much of the United States, which is giving a little relief to people facing high housing costs. This drop comes after rents increased a lot between 2019 and 2022. According to a recent r...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Oct 02, 2025

With home prices in the U.S. still high, many people feel like owning a house is out of reach. One way to make homeownership more possible is to consider different types of homes, like modular homes, especially...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Sep 23, 2025

When buying a house, there are different types of loans to choose from. One popular option is an FHA loan. These loans are backed by the government and can make it easier and more affordable for people to become homeowners. Almo...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Chase Home Loans is offering a special deal for homeowners who want to refinance their mortgage. After running a similar promotion last month, Chase is now giving interest rate discounts specifically for refinances. ...