Overall Housing Starts Inched Lower in 2025

Single-family home building in the U.S. edged lower in 2025 compared to 2024, with the South posting declines that could shape Florida’s new-home pipeline.

The Risk of Over-Perfected Listings

Polished listing images can win clicks, but buyers feel misled when homes don’t match in person. Some states are now requiring disclosure of edited photos.

What 2026’s Tax Shifts Mean for Homeowners

New deductions, expiring credits and permanent caps are reshaping the homeowner tax picture, but not everyone will see the same payoff.

Mortgage Rates Tick Microscopically Higher

Mortgage rates at the average lender moved up by 0.01% today--the smallest increment measured by the MND daily rate index. This means that most borrowers won't see a meaningful different in today's rates vs yesterday's. That's welcome news considering yesterday's rates were tied for the second best