• The Hidden Gem Short-Term Rental Markets of 2026: Where Owners Are Maximizing Returns,Snejana Farberov

    The Hidden Gem Short-Term Rental Markets of 2026: Where Owners Are Maximizing Returns

    While popular beach towns and mountain getaways usually dominate short-term rental rankings, elevated mortgage rates are shifting the focus to smaller, under-the-radar destinations that offer budget-conscious investors a chance to break into the market without breaking the bank. AirDNA, a firm that

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  • When 401(k) Matches Disappear, Your Mortgage Payment Strategy Doesn’t Have To,Dina Sartore-Bodo

    When 401(k) Matches Disappear, Your Mortgage Payment Strategy Doesn’t Have To

    If it feels like corners are being cut all over, yet your bills just keep going up and up—you’re not alone.  One of the latest hits to homeowner finances is the cutting of 401(k) matches. While not yet a widespread trend, it’s becoming a real concern as several heavy hitters have made the move. Case

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  • Housing Week Ahead: Down Payment Trends, New-Home Sales, and Bracing for 7% Mortgage Rates,Danielle Hale

    Housing Week Ahead: Down Payment Trends, New-Home Sales, and Bracing for 7% Mortgage Rates

    The upcoming week brings a steady stream of housing insights from the Realtor.com economics team as well as a handful of key indicators. On Tuesday, senior economist Joel Berner will offer guidance on how homebuyers can prepare their budgets for mortgage rate volatility, as rates hit their highest l

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