Current mortgage rates on December 1, 2025
The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.144%, according to…
Are 50-year mortgages the answer to unaffordable home prices? :: WRAL.com
With mortgage rates and the cost of homes still stubbornly high, homeownership is unaffordable for many Americans. President…
After Helene, climate concerns ripple through North Carolina real estate market :: WRAL.com
When floodwaters from Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina last year, the damage extended far beyond washed-out…
Ken Griffin has a warning for Trump and the GOP: ‘I would not underestimate how grating a 3% inflation rate could be’
For Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, the political implications of still-elevated inflation are not lost on him. Inflation has…
US mortgage rates hit lowest levels of 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KUTV) — Mortgage rates have hit the lowest levels of the year across the…
How homeownership boosts mental health and financial stability
Homeownership in New Orleans has grown 10% since 2023, rising to 56% — still below the national average…
Buying a house in your 40s or 50s: Which is the smarter financial move?
A Reddit post by a 53-year-old who lost his job has sparked discussion about the ideal time to…
How a housing nonprofit survives the age of DOGE
“There are over 2,000 down payment assistance programs in the United States,” Robinson explained. “Many middle-income groups don’t…
The crucial role of community lending in our nation’s economy
Our economy faces many challenges – persistent high mortgage interest rates, a declining rate of existing home sales,…
How Women Are Navigating a Brutal Market for First-Time Homebuyers
Single women comprise a growing share of first-time homebuyers.That’s despite a persistent gender wage gap, high home prices,…