New research: Homebuyers value digital mortgage solutions

High rates and low inventories have beleaguered homebuyers for far too long. At a time when they should be exhilarated at the prospect of making their homeownership dreams come true, many instead feel stressed out, frustrated and uncertain as they face sticker shock, rate volatility, bidding wars, n

Make payments with a reverse mortgage?

Most homeowners who obtain a reverse mortgage do it for one primary reason: to eliminate the required monthly principal and interest mortgage payment. And that makes perfect sense. For retirees living on a fixed income, removing a large monthly obligation can dramatically improve cash flow, reduce s

Home Purchase Loans Plunge to 12-Year Low as High Mortgage Rates Crush Affordability

U.S. home purchase lending plunged to its lowest level in 12 years at the start of 2026, dragged down by elevated home prices and mortgage rates stuck above 6% that sidelined many prospective buyers. Roughly 581,000 home purchase loans were originated from January through March 2026, down 19% from t

Melanie Griffith’s Former L.A. Retreat Hits the Market for $5.8 Million After Undergoing ‘Elegant’ Reimagining

A stunning Spanish-style estate in Los Angeles that was once home to celebrated actress Melanie Griffith has returned to the market for $5.8 million—after being elegantly "reimagined." Griffith—who is the mother of "Materialists" star Dakota Johnson—purchased the property for $3.75 million in March