White House Delays Latest Tariff Increases on Timber, Kitchen Cabinets, and More Home Essentials
With the new year came a new move from the Trump administration concerning tariffs that will have a direct impact on the home building and renovation industry. President Donald Trump and the White House announced Dec. 31 that the administration is holding off tariff increases on timber, furniture,
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415,000 Home at a 6.15% Rate
Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.15%, down from 6.18% last week. This marks the lowest mortgage rate for 2025. For perspective, rates averaged 6.91% during the same period in 2024. So how does this affect your monthly mortgage payment? And what does it mean for homebu
The True Cost of Owning a Home in 2026
There’s a good reason buyers tend to hyperfixate on their monthly mortgage payment: It’s often the number standing between them and the keys to their new home. But fast-forward a year or a decade, and many are shocked by what comes next: a leaking roof, a surprise insurance hike, or a much higher ta
Resolve To Own: 5 Steps for First-Time Buyers To Get Mortgage-Ready in 2026
If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to get yourself in position to become a first-time homebuyer, the time to get started is now. Don’t let the calendar fool you: 12 months to get mortgage-ready may sound like a long time, but buying a home is one of the biggest financial moves you’ll ever make,
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