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Our expert’s analysis of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship debate.

Do you really need rates to go down a full percent to make a refinance worth it?

Credit unions beat out retail banks when it comes to trust, convenience and resolving problems — and you may qualify for a better rate.

The amount of mortgage refinances has drastically slowed since the low rates of 2020 through 2022. The 30-year mortgage rate has hovered in the high-6 percent and low-7 percent range since 2023, according [...]

The stats look bleak, but experts caution that if you can afford to buy, getting a smaller home is better than waiting on the sidelines.

When mortgage rates began rising in 2022, Americans responded by buying fewer homes. In an attempt to spur reluctant buyers to set aside their fears and make a move, many in the housing industry have begun [...]

Unless you have specific reasons to be concerned about your job, a recession may actually be a good time to buy a home.

While most homeowners are happy with their choice, many feel some level of remorse.