Recent Articles
Mud Season Is Real: What Buyers Should Look For After Snow and Ice Melt
Snow and ice can hide a lot. Once things thaw, homes get a “real world” test: water moves, soil shifts, and the freeze-thaw cycle politely reveals where a property handles moisture well, and where it… does not.
Published on 02/20/2026
Housing Affordability in 2026: Why Rates Are not the Only Factor
Learn about home affordability factors with examples nationwide.
Published on 02/20/2026
Refinancing Isn’t Just About the Rate — It’s About Your Options
Learn what options refinancing makes available to you.
Published on 01/28/2026
BIG NEWS: Mortgage Rates Are at Their Lowest Level in Years—What That Means for You
Find out what this rate drop means to you for buying a new home.
Published on 01/19/2026
Lock-in Effect: Something big just happened in the U.S. Housing Market
Find out what the experts are anticipating for 2026 housing
Published on 01/12/2026
Nearly Half of Americans Feel Financially Worse Off: What That Means for Homeowners
Recent polling shows that nearly half of Americans say they feel financially worse off than they did before. Even without a formal recession declaration, household confidence is clearly under pressure.
Published on 01/02/2026
Holiday Week Catch-Up: Mortgage Rates Hover Near 2-Month Lows
A holiday-week catch-up: light trading kept markets mostly sideways, but the average 30-year fixed edged to near two-month lows as bonds got a small lift from Europe and pending home sales improved.
Published on 12/30/2025
How Record Savings Rates Are Shaping Financial Decisions for Richmond-Area Homeowners
Higher savings rates are reshaping how Richmond-area homeowners manage cash, plan renovations, and prepare for future housing decisions.
Published on 12/29/2025
Inflation Cools in November — What It Means for Mortgage Rates
Inflation slowed in November after peaking earlier this fall. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and what homebuyers should watch next.
Published on 12/18/2025