New Construction vs. Existing Home: Which Is Better to Buy?

Key Takeaways New construction pros: Modern design, built-in energy efficiency, lower initial maintenance, and custom finish options. Existing home pros: Faster move-in timelines, lower average upfront costs, unique architectural variety, and established neighborhoods. The deciding factor: Choose ba

Justin Baldoni and Wife Emily Break Silence on Blake Lively Scandal in Emotional Video—a Year After Quitting California for a ‘Fresh Start’

Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, have spoken out for the first time after settling their legal battle with Blake Lively—months after ditching California for Tennessee. Baldoni, 42, and his spouse took to Instagram to speak out about the "trauma" they suffered as a result of the lengthy legal tuss

Mortgage Rates See Slight Shift as Iranian Conflict Looms Over Future

Mortgage rates shifted slightly upward this week due to elevated inflation, and the hope for relief may be further delayed, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® saw the 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) average 6.49%, up from 6.43% last week when

Existing-Home Sales Fall Short of Expectations in June, But Positive Indicators Remain

The higher hopes for existing-home sales in June unfortunately were not met as the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported a decrease. However, not all hope is lost as several indicators in NAR’s data remain positive, and economists say there is still potential for a better path ahead. NAR’