Mortgage

Assumable vs. Portable Mortgages: Hand It Over or Take It With You?

Late last year, a lot of “solutions” to fix the housing market were floated, including things like assumable and portable mortgages.I recognize that...

Mortgage players facing impactful lawsuits in 2026

Scandalous accusations and serious questions of law are likely to crop up in new lawsuits by mortgage consumers and lenders in 2026. But...

Home buyers find seller incentives as purchase market slows

Many recent sellers appear willing to offer homebuyer incentives, prioritizing certainty and their goals of making a timely deal over maximizing profit, according...

2026 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions

1. Mortgage rates will fall into the 5% range2. Home prices will be flat (if not lower)3. Affordability will improve but remain constrained4....