Homebuyers have been protected from predatory lenders, hidden fees, and deceptive loan practices by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for over a decade. But now, its future is uncertain, leaving homebuyers at greater risk just as the spring buying season begins.In February 2025, the CFPB’s ac

Is the American dream of owning a home an impossible one? Depends on whom you ask.A new study by Northwestern Mutual found that 53% of Americans who are not currently homeowners feel that owning a home will never be financially affordable, now or in the future.But many real estate agents and financi

In the past five months alone, extreme weather has caused billions of dollars in damage to property. The total cost of January’s wildfires in Los Angeles could exceed $30 billion, while damage from Hurricane Milton is expected to cost $175 billion. Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene inflicted $48 billion i