
Mapped: Metros Where Homebuying Deals Are Falling Apart
In today's volatile market, a growing number of home purchase agreements are falling apart before reaching the closing table. Last year, 7.1% of homes fell out of contract and returned to being for sale, according to Realtor.com® economists. "Deals may fall apart due to financing issues, appraisal g

Super Bowl Showdown: How Boston and Seattle’s Luxury Housing Markets Stack Up Off the Field
Separated by 3,000 miles on opposite sides of the U.S., Super Bowl LX team cities Boston and Seattle share more than elite football pedigree: Both are coastal hubs of innovation with robust luxury housing markets, though one comes at a much higher price. The economies of both metros are driven by hi

Mortgage Rates in a Holding Pattern as Spring Buying Season Nears
There’s been plenty of noise this week—a government shutdown, delayed data, and financial and political drama—but mortgage rates have remained remarkably steady. This week’s partial government shutdown has been resolved, but the January jobs data that should have been released on Friday has been pu

300,000 Retirees in Nebraska Qualify for the ‘Senior Deduction’ Under Big, Beautiful Bill
Nebraska’s retirees are set to experience a significant transformation in how they handle taxes in retirement, thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed by the Trump administration. The 2026 tax season officially opened on Jan. 26, and the updated code includes changes that could save
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