Lock or Float? How to Decide on Your Mortgage Rate By Dori Zinn @ Kiplinger

When buying a home, securing the lowest interest rate available means you won’t have to pay more than necessary on top of your principal balance. But interest rates change constantly — sometimes multiple times a day. These changes could mean that the rate you secure today may not be the lowest rat

Designers Predict These Will Be the Biggest Curb Appeal Trends of 2026 By Karla Walsh

Make a glowing first impression with these eye-catching (and often easy) updates. “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” the old idiom recommends. But potential home buyers and neighbors almost always do just that, the designers and architects we spoke to agree. Since the rooms inside your home are the

Navigating Multiple Offers as a Seller

Multiple offers sound great, but they can be tricky to manage. Learn how to compare terms, spot the strongest deal, and close with confidence. Key Takeaways Know the market first — Understanding whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market helps set realistic expectations for offers. Look beyond pric

Housing market could remain ‘stuck’ until 2026 by Dave Gallagher and Real Estate News

Key points: Inflation remains a concern even as the Federal Reserve continues to hold rates steady. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages ticked down this week, but so did mortgage applications. Fewer pending sales also point to waning demand. Home price growth continues to soften, but a big drop is u