HELOCs Replace Cash-Out Refinancing

Equity-rich homeowners are opting for HELOCs because these lines of credit come with variable interest rates and are tied to Federal Reserve policy.

Singles Struggle to Afford Housing Payments

Single and divorced people are more likely to make certain sacrifices to afford rent and mortgage payments than people who are married, according to Redfin.

2025 Ushers in Color

Interior design trends for 2025 include bold kitchen cabinets, stained wood, statement ceilings and brass, bronze and copper metal fixtures, one expert says.

Mortgage Rates Score Another Victory Against Excitement

If you like your mortgage rate movement boring and minimal, this week's for you (and last week, and the week before that).  Going all the way back to January 17th, the average lender hasn't changed their top tier 30yr fixed rate quote by more than 0.05%, and has been operating in an overall ran