The Average New-Car Payment Can Cut Homebuying Power by 5,000

The Average New-Car Payment Can Cut Homebuying Power by $135,000

The typical new-car payment hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2026, new data shows—a jump that could cost hopeful househunters as much as $135,000 in buying power. The average... Read more »
I Rent Out My Home by the Hour—and You Might’ve Seen It on TV

I Rent Out My Home by the Hour—and You Might’ve Seen It on TV

Jessica Herrera would never have rented out her new-build home in Decatur, GA, by the hour if she had been able to get the permits on time. A developer by trade, she... Read more »
Average Mortgage Payment Hits Historic New High, Topping K

Average Mortgage Payment Hits Historic New High, Topping $2K

Homeowners faced a sticker shock at the end of 2025 as the average monthly mortgage payment topped $2,000 for the first time—a historic milestone reflecting the combined pressure of high home prices... Read more »