Learn about home affordability factors with examples nationwide.
Housing affordability is improving — but headlines don’t buy homes. Before you tour a single property, understand the five numbers that determine what you can truly afford in today’s market.
Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet actually pay billions in taxes — despite what headlines and social media often suggest. So why did their tax bills plunge in 2025 while profits surged? The answer isn’t loopholes or avoidance, but timing. Massive, accelerated investment in AI infrastructure unlocked powerful depreciation and deferral rules written into the tax code. In this brief breakdown, we explain what changed, why it matters, and whether this shift is good news or bad news — you decide.
From strong economic data to sudden selloffs and a late-week rebound, markets delivered whiplash. Here’s a clear breakdown of the key moves, why mortgage rates held firm, and what data could drive the next shift.
Decided whether you are should use your bank or a mortgage broker?
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Trump’s 401(k) Down Payment Plan Exposes a Big Homebuying Myth
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