Rising Costs Prompt Rethink of 20% Down

Higher prices and mortgage rates have pushed down payments to record levels, sparking debate over whether preserving savings outweighs putting down more upfront.

Gmail Introduces AI Writing and Inbox Tools

New AI features in Gmail can draft emails, answer inbox questions and flag tasks, as Google expands Gemini-powered tools.

Practical Downsizing Tips for Empty Nesters

As children move out, some homeowners reconsider space and priorities, weighing maintenance, layout and security when planning their next home.

Rates Plummet to 3 Year Lows, But There Are Caveats

On a week where the mortgage market was most likely to experience volatility due to Friday's jobs report, Thursday afternoon's surprise announcement of $200bln in GSE MBS (mortgage-backed securities) buying stole the show. This was already juicing the underlying MBS market yesterday afternoon, but t