Hosting the Super Bowl? Here’s How Homeowners Insurance Handles Party Injuries

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt—and if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party next weekend, that “oops” can turn into a costly liability. Think about the setup: a slick... Read more »
Rates Drop, Driving More Homeowners to Refinance

Rates Drop, Driving More Homeowners to Refinance

As of January 30th, 2026, I’m seeing mortgage rates that are a very welcome sight for many potential homebuyers and homeowners. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is sitting at an average of... Read more »

Documents Homeowners Need To File Their Taxes for the Maximum Refund

The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the nation’s 2026 filing season on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. This filing season is notable because it introduces several new tax law provisions from the “One,... Read more »
Counseling and coaching options for homeowners after natural disasters

Counseling and coaching options for homeowners after natural disasters

Natural disasters can upend lives in an instant, leaving homeowners to cope with emotional trauma and financial uncertainty. Mortgage lenders and housing professionals play a critical role in helping clients rebuild. By... Read more »
6 Houseplants Homeowners Are Adding in 2026 for a Better Living Space

6 Houseplants Homeowners Are Adding in 2026 for a Better Living Space

Houseplants do far more than sit there looking pretty. They can freshen the air you breathe, lift your mood on even the grayest days, and inject life and color into every corner... Read more »
Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners

Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners

Ideas cited by the Brookings Institution from the Progressive Policy Institute, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the Cato Institute all recommend shifting the program away from its current wage-replacement structure toward... Read more »
Why 2026 might finally be the year homeowners let go of their 2–3 percent rates

Why 2026 might finally be the year homeowners let go of their 2–3 percent rates

For the last few years, many homeowners have felt like they were holding a winning hand, a two to three percent mortgage rate that seemed too good to ever give up. And... Read more »
The Hidden Housing Cost Pushing Homeowners Toward Delinquency

The Hidden Housing Cost Pushing Homeowners Toward Delinquency

In states where property taxes and homeowners insurance costs are rising the fastest, there has been a spike in the number of people who are delinquent on their mortgages, according to real... Read more »
More mortgage options for self-employed buyers and homeowners as rates ease

More mortgage options for self-employed buyers and homeowners as rates ease

If you’re self-employed, paid on commission, or run a business, you already know the frustration: you can have strong cash flow, great credit, and real assets—yet a traditional mortgage can still feel... Read more »
Fewer Homeowners Will See Negative Equity

Fewer Homeowners Will See Negative Equity

If you’re a homeowner feeling a bit uneasy about your home’s value right now, you’ll likely breathe a sigh of relief knowing that by 2026, it’s predicted that fewer homeowners will owe... Read more »