Homeowners in Illinois will see steep insurance rate increases throughout the fall as State Farm announced an average 8% increase for customers in the state. The new rates took effect on Oct. 1 for... Read more »
Older Americans are sitting on enormous amounts of housing wealth. At the same time, poverty among them is rising. About 10 million Americans aged 65 and older lived in poverty in 2025... Read more »
At first glance, a 9% annual yield can make buying a vacation home sound like a pretty compelling investment. The headline number, from AirDNA, sits within the 7% to 10% long-term annual... Read more »
Mortgage rates have climbed again, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reaching 6.55% this week, causing many potential homebuyers to pause their search. The latest news from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage... Read more »
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Purchase loan closing costs fell 2.9% in 2025, LodeStar says Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s New? Updated 2 minutes ago Latest Source... Read more »
Modular construction, panelized building, and other techniques could shave major costs off the price of building a new home, a new study finds. Manufactured housing techniques could shave 20% to 30% off... Read more »
As of June 10th, most mortgage rates are showing a slight dip compared to yesterday, with the notable exception of the 15-year fixed loan, which has nudged upwards. This means there might... Read more »
As of today, Friday, June 6, 2026, fixed mortgage rates are nudging upwards, with the 30-year fixed rate now at 6.38%, according to Zillow. While this is a slight increase, it’s still... Read more »