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Is a HELOC a Good Idea? | Pros & Cons 2025
Is a HELOC a good idea in today’s market? Explore the pros and cons of tapping into your home equity and if it’s right for you. Continue reading
Mississippi First-Time Home Buyer: 2025 Programs and Grants
Everything you need to know as a Mississippi first-time home buyer, from home prices to loan options and down payment assistance. Continue reading
Home Buyer and Consumer Optimism Fade in August
Home buyer sentiment and consumer confidence dropped in March and April, behind concerns over tariff costs, job security, and government instability. Continue reading
Luxury Rentals Surge as Mortgage Rates Stall Homebuyers
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Will Mortgage Rates Go Down After the May Fed Meeting?
With tariffs and uncertainty pervading the economy, will the Federal Reserve make a rate cut at its May 2025 meeting? Continue reading
How Will Trump’s Executive Order on Emergency Price Relief Affect the Housing Market?
Understand the impact of Trump’s emergency price relief on the housing market and what it means for homebuyers and real estate trends. Continue reading
U.S. Report Cards: Homebuilding and Housing Affordability by State
Building more homes and people being able to afford them are two huge ongoing issues in the housing market. See where your state ranks. Continue reading
Is Florida’s Housing Market Collapsing?
Extreme weather, surging insurance costs, declining affordability? Florida’s reputation as a low-cost home buyer haven could be changing. Continue reading
How Energy Bills Are Changing Homeownership Goals
Feeling the squeeze from rising energy costs? Learn how homeowners can budget smarter—and how your home equity could help you save. Continue reading