Using Retirement Savings for a Down Payment Could Be Financial Boon for First-Time Buyers, Study Finds

Federal policymakers have been debating whether Americans should be able to pull money from their retirement accounts in order to afford a down payment on a new home. While financial experts have cautioned against the idea, two studies released this month point to potential benefits. As it stands, h

Pennymac profit drops in Q2 as rates bite, layoffs follow

PennyMac Financial Services on Wednesday reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $22 million, down 84% from a year earlier and sharply lower than its first-quarter net income of $82.3 million, as higher interest rates reduced mortgage production volume and weighed on profitability. The company’s

These Are Some of the Top Questions Homebuyers Ask RealAssist AI on Realtor.com

Navigating the housing market often means tackling a mountain of unfamiliar real estate terms, complex tax programs, and fluctuating mortgage rates. But today’s home shoppers on Realtor.com® have new tools to answer tough questions. Launched this week, RealAssist AI is a homebuying assistant tool bu

‘Can I Add an ADU?’ How Homebuyers are Using RealAssist AI on Realtor.com for Their Most-Pressing Questions

Navigating the housing market often means tackling a mountain of unfamiliar real estate terms, complex tax programs, and fluctuating mortgage rates. But today’s home shoppers on Realtor.com® have new tools to answer tough questions. Launched this week, RealAssist AI is a homebuying assistant tool bu