3% Mortgage Rate vs. a 3% Down Payment: Which Path Builds More Wealth?

With the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaging 6.65%, many prospective buyers are waiting for rates to drop before buying a home. But experts warn that a significant drop isn’t likely any time soon. Mortgage rates hovered around 3% and even hit an all-time low of 2.65% during the pandemic after the

Construction of Rental Homes Plunges After Congressional Fight Over Restrictions on the Sector

Construction of single-family, built-to-rent homes declined in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a combination of factors, including rising costs and confusion over federal legislation, according to a new analysis. The National Association of Home Builders found the built-to-rent market saw a do

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Remarkable’ $40 Million Full-Floor West Palm Beach Penthouse Hits the Market—2 Years Before It’s Due To Be Completed

A lavish 10,190-square-foot penthouse that occupies the entire floor of one of Florida's most luxurious condo buildings is set to make its debut on the market for the sky-high price of $39.7 million—two years before work on the property is due to be finished. When it is completed, the penthouse will

Over 40% of Homeowners Haven’t Reviewed Their Insurance Policy in a Year—but Is Now the Right Time To Audit?

Your homeowners insurance policy probably renews every year without much fanfare. You get an email, your premium may go up, and unless something looks wildly different, you move on. But your coverage may not be keeping up as your policy renews (if your policy renews at all). A new VIU by HUB survey