New Realtor.com Report: Renting is More Affordable Than Buying Across All 50 Major U.S. Metros
(4/16/26) While homeownership remains the American dream and the goal for many Americans, right now the rental market is more affordable across the country, according to a new report by Realtor.com . The report, released today, found that in March, renting a starter home was the more affordable option across all 50 of the nation’s largest metros, with average monthly savings of $920 compared to buying. Disciplined renters who hold onto those savings can ultimately apply th
12.2 Million U.S. Homes Now Uninsured
(3/5/26) As insurance costs continue to rise across the country, some homeowners are opting to go without coverage at all – and a new analysis by LendingTree found that 14.1 percent of U.S. owner-occupied homes are uninsured (12.2 million properties). Key findings of the report, which was just released, include: · Nearly 1 in 7 homes across the U.S. are uninsured. · West Virginia has the highest rate of uninsured homes – 23.9 percent of homes in the state lack
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% for the First Time in 3.5 Years
(2/26/26) For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dipped below 6% this week, according to Freddie Mac. The rate averaged 5.98%, down from last week, when it averaged 6.01%. For many buyers who have been sitting on the fences, an interest rate starting with the digit “5” is significant, and experts say the rate drop this week may incentivize them to make a move. “This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, i
