Why Waiting for Rates to Fall Can Create Other Affordability Problems

Mortgage rates are giving homebuyers another reason to hesitate.  The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage reached well over 7% in October, its highest level in 13 months, according to Freddie Mac. That followed a climb from 5.98% in late February to 6.65% by Aug. 20, figures cited in a recent

United Real Estate Expands Along the Gulf Coast

United Real Estate has announced the launch of VPR | United, serving residents along the Gulf Coast—from Mobile, Alabama to iconic destinations, such as Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Destin, Florida. United stated that the expansion is being led by Virtual Properties Realty, an affiliated company an

Jenny McCarthy Is Living in a Tent and Considering a Move to Las Vegas After ‘Serious’ Mold Problem

Jenny McCarthy is opening up about her unusual living situation as she’s moved into a tent in her yard while she deals with the effects of a “mold and mycotoxin poisoning” diagnosis. During the Oct. 28 episode of “The Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Show,” the actress explained the health-related challenges

Introducing the 2026 Tech Trendsetters

HousingWire honors 75 leaders turning AI, data and digital innovation into practical solutions for mortgage, real estate and housing.