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When a spouse dies, the emotional toll is heavy enough without also fearing the loss of a home. Yet many surviving partners are surprised to find that the mortgage still carries…
6 min read · Updated 2026-10-25Before you decide whether to buy or sell a home, it is important to think about the risk of negative equity and what it could mean for you. Right now, that risk exists on both…
3 min read · Updated 2026-10-25U.S. foreclosure data points to a sharp rise in repossessions, with lenders taking back 5,794 homes in August, a 42% increase from a year earlier.
7 min read · Updated 2026-10-25In an episode of "Chasing the West," a young couple searching for an affordable ranch turned to Jonathan and Drew Scott for help. The twin brothers, known for HGTV shows such as…
2 min read · Updated 2026-10-25A Politico Magazine article says a broad tax revolt is taking shape across the country at a pace not seen in decades. The focus is property taxes, as more homeowners question why…
1 min read · Updated 2026-10-25Homeownership is expensive, and for people hoping to cut costs, downsizing can seem like an attractive solution.
4 min read · Updated 2026-10-25Homeowners across the United States who are trying to sell are increasingly being forced to trim their asking prices and keep their listings active for long periods, according to…
5 min read · Updated 2026-10-25LOS ANGELES (AP) - Homeowners in the United States once could reasonably expect to sell quickly and sometimes for more than they asked. That is far less likely in the current…
5 min read · Updated 2026-10-25The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the U.S. was 7.32% as of late October. High borrowing costs continue to frustrate homebuyers, but plenty of homeowners are in a very…
4 min read · Updated 2026-10-25Mortgage rates moved lower this week for the first time since late August, offering a small amount of relief to would-be homebuyers confronting elevated borrowing costs.
1 min read · Updated 2026-10-25For homebuyers trying to keep a purchase within budget, the lower upfront cost of an adjustable-rate mortgage can seem attractive. But about 150,000 homeowners are expected to…
2 min read · Updated 2026-10-22Getty; Illustration by The Real Deal
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