The holidays are full of warmth, lights, and gatherings—but they also bring an increased risk of home fires. A few small precautions can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe. Use this quick checklist to stay ahead of common holiday fire hazards. Decorations & Lighting Use only lights labeled for indoor or outdoor use, […]

A Slower Market, Happier Buyers More homeowners today say they’re happy with their purchase compared to two years ago. According to Realtor.com’s 2025 Consumer Attitudes & Usage Study, 37% of buyers reported no regrets about their home purchase this year—up from 31% in 2023. Researchers surveyed more than 1,200 people who bought a home in […]

The U.S. housing market is stuck. Millions of homeowners are clinging to ultra-low mortgage rates they locked in years ago, unwilling to sell and face today’s much higher rates. Now, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is exploring an idea that could shake things up: portable mortgages—loans that homeowners could take with them to their […]

The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate for the second time in a row, aiming to steady the economy as layoffs increase and the government shutdown drags on. The move brings the federal funds rate down to a range between 3.75% and 4%, the lowest level since late 2022. But while this rate […]