Left in the Dust: Why Contractors Ghost Mid-Project and How To Salvage Your Reno

Hiring a contractor to start a home reno is exciting—until they suddenly go radio silent halfway through the project. If this has happened to you, understand you’re not alone. Ghosting is an unfortunate yet common issue many homeowners experience at some point in time. “Ghosting is almost never the

Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level in Nearly a Year as Iran War Reignites

Mortgage rates surged this week to levels not seen in 11 months as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran continued ratcheting up with no resolution in sight, putting renewed upward pressure on energy prices and bond yields. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.55% for the week e

Homebuilder Sentiment Dips Despite Passage of Landmark Housing Bill To Boost Construction

Homebuilder sentiment swooned this month despite the passage of a major federal housing law designed to boost construction, as high costs and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on the industry. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes dropped to 34 this month, down f

Is Your Property in the Plume? Canadian Wildfire Smoke Map Shows Where Homeowners Are Affected Now

The air quality in much of the northern United States remains at dangerous levels as dense wildfire smoke from Canada continues to travel across the border. The National Weather Service (NWS) notes in its latest reports that the smoke will darken skies across North America, with satellite maps captu