How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal (and What You Need to Know)

If you’re planning to sell or refinance your home, understanding how to prepare for a home appraisal can make a big difference. An appraisal determines your home’s market value and can affect how much a lender is willing to finance or how much equity you can tap into. Whether you’re selling in Newpo

November Was Best Month of Home Price Appreciation in More Than a Year

Both the FHFA and the S&P/Cotality Case-Shiller home price indices released November data this week, and the combined message is that home price appreciation continues doing better than it had been in the middle of 2025. FHFA’s seasonally adjusted House Price Index paints clearest picture with s

What is a Partition Action? A Simple Guide for Homeowners

Buying a house with someone else can be a great way to cut down on the rising cost of living and monthly mortgage payments. More people are buying homes before getting married, teaming up with friends to purchase property, or inheriting a house alongside siblings. But when you’re ready to move on, d

Logical Pull-Back in Mortgage Apps as Rates Rebound

Mortgage application activity retreated a bit last week following two weeks of unusually strong volume, although holiday timing played a meaningful role in the weekly comparison. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that applications fell 8.5% for the week ending January 23, giving back a