Economists Warn ‘Wartime Inflation’ Could Push Rates Higher

After a brief dip into the fives, mortgage rates ticked back up this week and will likely continue to rise if the conflict with Iran escalates into a prolonged war, economists cautioned this week. “The launch of the conflict in Iran over the weekend and its subsequent escalation has stoked fears of

Almost Half of Workers Today Want To Change Jobs This Year—but There’s a Costly Trade-Off for First-Time Buyers Seeking New Career Paths

There's a Great Reimagination of careers poised to happen in 2026 and 43% of workers are preparing for the change by hopefully switching their careers this year, according to a new report by FlexJobs. But if you’re one of them and also want to buy your first home, you might want to think twice. Doin

PICTURED: The Very Humble Alabama Home Rob Rausch Bought for Just $101K—Months After Winning $220K ‘Traitors’ Jackpot

Reality star Rob Rausch's victory in the latest season of "The Traitors" might not have hit screens until January—but it seems the former "Love Island" bad boy was already busy investing his winnings in a new real estate purchase long before the public was made privy to his reality TV success. Rausc

USDA lending changes could handcuff low-income California homebuyers

Housing advocates warn that recent changes to a federal rural lending program could sharply limit homeownership opportunities for low-income families in California communities. The California Coalition for Rural Housing said revisions made Feb. 10 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Secti