Mortgage Rates Are Finally Below 6%—Is Now the Right Time To Refinance?

When average mortgage rates trend downward, it usually prompts homeowners to consider refinancing. The 30-year fixed home loans fell to 5.98% on Feb. 26, plunging to their lowest level in more than three years. Many experts believe that in 2026, the downward trend will continue, including the Realto

Mortgage rates jump after Iran strike rattles markets

Late last week, the U.S. housing market appeared to be on solid footing going into March, but a wrench was unexpectedly thrown into the works when the U.S. and Israel launched a military strike against Iran over the weekend. Mortgage News Daily reported Monday that 30-year fixed rates jumped 13 basi

Should I Remodel or Move? How to Decide What’s Better for You

As a homeowner, it’s common to reach a point where your home no longer meets all your needs. You typically have two options – sell your home and buy a new one, or remodel your current home. There are pros and cons to both options, including different costs and time commitments.  In this Redfin artic

Olympic Medal-Winning Swimmer Admits She ‘Can Barely Make Rent’: ‘The Hype Fizzles Out’

Olympic swimmer Daniella Ramirez has admitted that she can "barely make rent" with the money she earns from her career as a professional athlete—despite walking away from the 2024 Paris Games with a silver medal. The 24-year-old, who was a member of the artistic swimming squad that took second place