Getting to Know Your HOA Before You Buy: What Every Homebuyer Should Ask

Before falling in love with a new home, it’s wise to get to know the Homeowners Association (HOA) that comes with it. An HOA can shape your daily living experience in ways you might not expect—sometimes for the better, and sometimes with a few surprises. What is an HOA?An HOA is an organization that

Fed Interest Rate Hike Seems More Likely This Month After Alarming Inflation Data

New inflation data released on Wednesday is raising the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this month, potentially putting a spotlight on rising mortgage rates ahead of the midterm elections. Overall prices jumped 3.7% in the 12 months through September, according to consumer price i

HGTV’S Charlie Kawas Opens Up About Sharing Cancer Treatment on ‘Botched Homes’: ‘It’s a Tough Place To Be In’

As a first-season HGTV star, Charlie Kawas may be new to TV, but after nearly 30 years of construction work, he’s got the experience and attitude to handle just about anything—whether that’s a challenging renovation or his journey with testicular cancer. The 44-year-old New York native is the host o

HUD officials offer an action plan to spark FHA lending

At MBA Annual, Matt Jones and Joe Gormley touched on ways to move the needle in FHA single-family mortgage originations