MPA, July 21, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoA Biden-era rule that would have banned the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports has been overturned by a federal judge in Texas, jeopardizing what …
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Why Mobile Homes Get Hit Hard by Extreme Weather and How to Build Better
The Washington Post, July 28, 2025-Allyson ChiuModern manufactured homes can be as resilient as traditional houses in the face of floods, hurricanes and wildfires.Click here for more (subscription)
With Individual Home Buyers on the Sidelines, Investors Swoop Into the Market
Wall Street Journal, July 27, 2025-Rebecca PicciottoHigh interest rates and prices aren’t deterring firms from snapping up single-family propertiesClick here for more
As Texans Start to Rebuild After the Floods, Many Face the Reality of Being Uninsured
KUT 90.5, July 18, 2025-Audrey McGlinchyRobin Bates isn’t quite sure what the future looks like. On Wednesday, she watched volunteers use chainsaws to break up debris from recent flooding. They …
Map Shows Where Homeowners Are Behind on Mortgage Payments
Newsweek, July 18, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroWith rising property taxes and surging home insurance premiums, homeowners are struggling to keep hold of their properties, as shown by a recent increase in serious …
Need Some Money Squeezed from the Equity of Your Home? Beware of This New Way
Miami Herald, July 18, 2025-Lew SichelmanThere comes a time in practically every homeowner’s life when they consider using the equity they’ve built up in their house for one purpose or …
Your Credit Score Is Shaped by the Neighborhood Where You Grew Up
The Wall Street Journal, July 16, 2025-Justin LahartChildren are like sponges, constantly soaking up ideas and habits not just from their parents, but from all the people around them. This …
Foreclosure Red Flags: Legal Inquiries Hit Highest Level Since 2020
MPA, July 15, 2025-Candyd MendozaForeclosure-related legal inquiries surged nearly 30% year over year in Q2 2025, signaling mounting financial pressure on US households amid persistent debt and growing inflation anxiety.Click …
Flood Risk Is Widespread in the U.S. Few People Have Insurance for It
NPR, July 14, 2025-Michael CopleyNearly every county in the United States has experienced flooding in the past few decades, but just 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance, according to …
Investors Snap Up Growing Share of U.S. Homes as Traditional Buyers Struggle
Associated Press, July 8, 2025-Alex VeigaReal estate investors are snapping up a bigger share of U.S. homes on the market as rising prices and stubbornly high borrowing costs freeze out …