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Housing market predictions for 2026: What can buyers and sellers expect?

Next year will mark the start of a slow, steady recovery for the housing market. Here’s what you can expect if you’re buying or selling a home in 20...

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Federal Reserve statement explained – December 2025

The Fed reduced the target for the federal funds rate today to 3.5% – 3.75%. Here’s what officials are thinking about and what it means for mortg...

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First-time home buyers are redefining the starter home

The definition of a starter home is changing because today’s buyers expect to stay in their first home longer – and what they’re looking fo...

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How does a government shutdown impact mortgages?

The federal government has reopened. But how does a government shutdown impact mortgages if this happens again? Here's what you need to know.

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8-minute read

Americans are spending less on holiday decor, gifts as economic uncertainty ramps up

According to a new Rocket Mortgage and Redfin survey, 28% of Americans are trimming their decorating budgets this year and 26% are spending less on gifts.

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Majority of Americans aren't too spooked to buy a haunted house

A new study finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) would consider buying a haunted house – with 39% saying yes outright and another 26% saying ma...