Homeownership is often seen as a dream, but the reality is that it comes with a lot of extra costs. These hidden expenses are adding up and making it harder for people to afford homes. Things like maintenance, insurance, and property taxes are increasing faster than people's incomes. This is making
The idea of portable mortgages is making waves in the housing market. This concept would let homeowners move their current mortgage to a new home, keeping their old interest rate and terms. It sounds like a dream for those stuck with low rates, but is it really the solution to the housing market's p
The job market is in a tough spot right now. In October 2025, companies in the U. S. cut 153, 074 jobs. That's a huge jump from October 2024, when only 55, 597 jobs were cut. It's also a big increase from the month before, with 54, 064 job cuts in September 2025. This news comes from Challenger, Gra
Ned Lamont, the governor of Connecticut, has decided to run for a third term. He believes the state has made progress, but there's still more to do. In a video, he talked about improving healthcare, housing, and energy costs. He spent the day with Susan Bysiewicz, who is also running for another ter
President Donald Trump recently shared that he had an MRI scan during his physical check-up. He described the scan as "very standard, " but what does that really mean? Trump, now 79, had this scan at Walter Reed Medical Center on October 10. However, neither he nor the White House has specified whi
The housing market in the U. S. is in a tough spot. There aren't enough homes for everyone who needs one. This problem has been growing since the Great Recession. Now, prices are way higher than they were before the pandemic. One big reason for this is that building new homes is hard and expensive.
People are pushing hard to see all the files about Jeffrey Epstein. A big vote is coming up in the House. Many Republicans want to see these files, even if Trump doesn't. Trump has been trying to stop this. He called some Republicans to ask them not to support the release. But some, like Lauren Boe
President Donald Trump is known for his relentless schedule, which has left many wondering how he keeps up the pace. At 79, he's not exactly the picture of a typical retiree, that's for sure. Instead of enjoying his golden years, he's burning the candle at both ends, taking calls late at night and e
In a twist that's got everyone talking, a close friend of Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), is accused of sharing secret mortgage pricing info from Fannie Mae with a rival company. Lauren Smith, who leads marketing at Fannie Mae, is said to have passed on this sensit
A recent survey reveals a significant shift in the role of religion in American households. Over the past decade, the number of people who consider religion important in their daily lives has dropped by 17%. This change brings the United States closer to the average seen in other developed nations.
