Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners

Here's something most homebuyers don't think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don't always respond the same way.

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 7.32% Rate

Mortgage rates fell for the first time in two months this week as investors sought safety in government bonds, spurred by cooling stock and tech markets and a sharp pullback in new-housing starts fueling inflation fears. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans decreased to 7.32% for the week en

Why More Buyers Are Turning To Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today

When mortgage rates climb, buying a home can start to feel like trying to hit a moving target. Every jump in rates makes monthly payments bigger, and that pushes a lot of buyers to look for another way in.

Pumpkin Prices at All-Time High—How To Grow Your Own Next Year in Your Backyard

Pumpkins are a fall staple, but unfortunately, their prices have climbed in recent years. For the week of Oct. 10-22, 2026, grocery stores advertised pumpkins at $5.36 each, compared with $4.83 each in mid-September 2020. That’s an increase of about 11% based on data from the U.S. Department of Agri