Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

“As of now, tension has not fully dissipated in the Middle East, which raises the possibility of very divergent outcomes for mortgage rates over the next month. In recent weeks, news of a potential ...

Higher home prices and mortgage rates are a challenge for first-time buyers, but there's a lot more to the story than that.

Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...

With so many mortgage lenders out there, it can be challenging to know where to start, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. We assessed several key criteria to narrow down the top mortgage ...