Pros and Cons of New Construction Homes: What Buyers Should Know Before Building or Buying

Whether you’re buying a house in Austin, TX, building a custom home in Bozeman, MT, or considering a newly built townhome in Charlotte, NC, deciding between a new construction home and an existing property isn’t always straightforward. While new homes often feature modern layouts, energy-efficient s

Washington Awaits Next Move on Stalled Bipartisan Housing Bill

Housing experts hunted for signs of progress on the comprehensive housing bill awaiting a presidential sign-off on Friday. President Donald Trump put the landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act in limbo after he abruptly canceled signing it. The president wants to see Congress pass an unrelated vo

VA loan fee hike proposal advances in Congress, drawing industry pushback

Legislation moving through Congress would increase fees on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans, creating a new flashpoint for the mortgage industry. H.R. 6047, which would expand benefits for severely disabled veterans and survivors, would offset its costs by raising fees. The fee for the

Congress Aims To Lower Housing Costs With New Bill: What Homebuyers Need To Know Now

A landmark housing bill successfully cleared Congress this week; however, an unexpected, last-minute signing delay by President Donald Trump has sparked questions regarding the future of the proposal, which aims to boost supply and lower housing costs. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed wit