Homeowners face soaring insurance rates amid climate disasters, tariffs Jun. 02nd 2025
Severe weather events are driving up the number of claims and reportedly forcing insurers to raise rates to remain solvent.
Progressive launches program to help first-generation homebuyers Jun. 02nd 2025
The program aims to provide resources, tools and financial support to assist prospective buyers in purchasing homes and staying in them.
Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines May. 31st 2025
Mortgage rates remained relatively stable last week, which is a stark contrast to the madness caused by the Godzilla tariffs a few weeks ago.
Sun Belt holds long-term housing edge even as pandemic boomtowns struggle May. 30th 2025
A surge in available homes is reshaping the market in regions that saw the fastest growth during the pandemic.
Philadelphia lawmakers advance ordinance to speed affordable housing construction May. 29th 2025
City leaders are making new legislative efforts to bolster and preserve affordable housing stock, in alignment with the mayor’s goals.
Whiplash: As second court orders halt to tariffs, appeals court keeps them in place May. 29th 2025
A whipsaw of legal activity involving the president's tariffs included a second attempted rollback and a decision to keep them in place.
Potential homebuyers are waiting for prices to fall May. 29th 2025
Three in four respondents expect prices and interest rates to fall and are waiting until then to buy a new home, Bank of America reported.
Bipartisan Senate duo finds common ground on fighting wildfires May. 29th 2025
Senators from California and Montana are aiming to centralize the nation's wildfire response, despite being far apart on other issues.
Here are the cities that lead the nation in new-home construction May. 29th 2025
Cities in Texas and Florida lead the nation in residential construction. But one city — New York — is surprisingly high for permits.
Mortgage rate volatility is forcing lenders to act faster than ever May. 29th 2025
Economic volatility means mortgage lenders now have small windows to capitalize on rate drops. Here's what loan officers and executives recommend doing.