Small Wins Create Big Momentum
It’s easy to focus on the large goals we want to achieve in life. Buying a home, building financial stability, or reaching personal milestones often feel like major achievements that sit somewhere far in the future. But what many people discover is that those big milestones are actually built from a series of small wins…
Mid Year Is a Great Time to Review Your Financial Goals
With the year nearly halfway complete, June provides a natural opportunity to pause and evaluate financial goals. Whether someone is focused on saving, reducing debt, or planning for future investments, a mid-year review can help keep everything moving in the right direction. For homeowners, reviewing household expenses and budgeting habits can be especially valuable. Energy…
Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Summer
As summer arrives and temperatures begin to rise, homeowners often notice an increase in energy usage as cooling systems work harder to keep homes comfortable. June is a great time to take a few simple steps that can help improve energy efficiency while keeping utility bills under control. One of the easiest improvements is checking…
America Built Its Way Out of a Housing Crisis After WWII—Can We Do It Again?
As the country marks the anniversary of D-Day, we remember one of history’s great acts of mobilization and sacrifice. But what we often forget is that when World War II ended, America faced another test of mobilization—this time at home. Millions of veterans returned expecting to begin the lives they had fought to protect. Instead,…
Why a Controversial Law Could Make Your HOA Fees Even More Expensive
A bubbling legal battle over a federal anti-fraud law has sparked worries from homeowners association advocates that they could be newly buried in bureaucratic red tape—and face increased costs. Originally designed to deter fraud and abuse in businesses entities, the Corporate Transparency Act imposes new reporting requirements on many business entities, including condo associations and…
The Hidden Expense Shocks Threatening To Upend American Household Finances in 2026
First-time homeowners are constantly reminded that having an emergency fund is essential. But the reality is that these days, it’s easier said than done to put money aside. In fact, routine house problems like a broken dishwasher or a leaking pipe are pushing some people into debt. By the end of 2025, 2 in 3…
Foreclosures Jump 26% in First Quarter With Surprising Midwestern State Leading the Nation
Foreclosure filings continued to rise nationwide in the first quarter of 2026, with total activity up 26% from a year ago. There were a total of 118,727 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings during the three months of the year—with Indiana, South Carolina, and Florida recording the highest foreclosure rates for the period. The total includes default notices, scheduled…
Home Equity Is the Key To Unlocking Millionaire Status—but the Dream Is Getting Further Out of Reach
America is minting millionaires at a remarkable pace—but for many households, that wealth exists more on paper than in the bank. As home prices surged, many homeowners were pushed closer to seven-figure net worth through rising equity. But the same market that helped create those millionaire balance sheets has also made it harder, slower, and…