It’s no secret that housing prices have surged substantially across much of the country over the past five years. At the same time, rental rates have also climbed, transforming renting from a cost-saving step toward homeownership into a financial necessity for many households, making it increasingly difficult to save for a down payment. In fact,…
In a divided vote, Federal Reserve policymakers have decided to cut interest rates for the third time this year, with concerns about mounting job losses outweighing fears of renewed inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell joined the 9-3 majority on the Federal Open Market Committee to vote for the quarter-point rate cut at Wednesday’s meeting in Washington, DC. “In the…
More than 240 miles away from the White House sits a quaint Tudor-style abode that boasts an enormous political legacy—having once served as the childhood dwelling of none other than President Donald Trump. The picturesque house was built by Trump’s father, real estate developer Fred Trump, in 1940 and was used as the family’s primary…
Every year brings a new wave of home trends, but 2025’s most desirable upgrades have little to do with decor and everything to do with efficiency. Four of the five fastest-growing home features this year are tied to energy performance and sustainability, according to the Hottest Home Trends in 2025 report from Realtor.com®. Compared to…