The World’s Least Affordable Cities Revealed—and U.S. Tech Hub Is Named as Hardest Place To Buy a Home

The World’s Least Affordable Cities Revealed—and U.S. Tech Hub Is Named as Hardest Place To Buy a Home

California dominates a world list, but in an expensive way. Nine of the priciest locales of the least affordable cities to buy a home are in the United States: San Jose, CA,... Read more »

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $399,950 Home at a 6.10% Rate

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan increased to 6.10%, up from 6.09% last week. The slight change comes as after Federal Reserve policymakers opted to hold interest rates steady, despite persistent pressure from... Read more »
Buy or Sell Real Estate in Atlanta – Anthony Acosta

Buy or Sell Real Estate in Atlanta – Anthony Acosta

  Buy or Sell Real Estate in Atlanta with a Trusted Local Expert If you are planning to buy or sell a home in Atlanta, local expertise matters. Anthony Acosta is a... Read more »
Is Using Your 401(k) to Buy a Home in 2026 a Smart Move or a Trap?

Is Using Your 401(k) to Buy a Home in 2026 a Smart Move or a Trap?

Let’s cut straight to the chase: using your 401(k) to buy a home in 2026 is generally a risky move that can jeopardize your long-term financial security, and I strongly advise against... Read more »
Why January is the Cheapest Month to Buy a Home in 2026

Why January is the Cheapest Month to Buy a Home in 2026

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions, and like any major purchase, timing can make a world of difference. If you’re dreaming of owning a place in 2026, mark your... Read more »
Cheapest Places to Buy a House in 2026

Cheapest Places to Buy a House in 2026

If you’re dreaming of homeownership in 2026, and your bank account is giving you the side-eye, I’ve got some good news for you. While the idea of owning a home might feel... Read more »
Invitation Homes’  million ResiBuilt buy brings building in-house

Invitation Homes’ $89 million ResiBuilt buy brings building in-house

Invitation Homes’ $89 million acquisition of ResiBuilt – one of homebuilding mergers and acquisitions’ 2026 table-setters – is a “small” deal that can change the rules of engagement and shift the balance... Read more »
LWK, Cypress, Sabal Buy Workforce Housing Portfolio

LWK, Cypress, Sabal Buy Workforce Housing Portfolio

Cypress Equity Investments, LWK Partners and Sabal Investment Holdings have made their first purchase under a new joint venture.  The firms bought a 75-unit workforce housing portfolio in Los Angeles for $30... Read more »

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415,000 Home at a 6.15% Rate

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.15%, down from 6.18% last week. This marks the lowest mortgage rate for 2025. For perspective, rates averaged 6.91% during the... Read more »
Investors Buy Home Lots in SoCal Fire-Ravaged Neighborhoods

Investors Buy Home Lots in SoCal Fire-Ravaged Neighborhoods

Investors have become major buyers of housing lots in the neighborhoods hardest hit by the January 2025 California wildfires, accounting for roughly 40 percent of all lots sold in the most affected... Read more »