Despite writing a best seller that became a hit Netflix series, Ms. Land says she still worries about her job security.
Category: Mortgages
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A Higher Monthly Payment, but Less Square Footage
Homebuilders are responding to rising interest rates with an innovation: a small house in the traditionally spacious exurbs.
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Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy?
A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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Why Are Mortgage Rates So High, and How Long Will They Stay Up?
Economists say loan rates are affected by a complicated combination of factors, but there are tactics consumers can use to land a lower rate.
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In China, More Single Female Home Buyers, Resisting Sexist Norms
The housing market in China is in turmoil. But more and more women, facing a less equal society, are buying their own homes in search of security.
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As Student Loan Payments Resume, Gen X Struggles to Save for Old Age
The end of the payment pause means Americans in this age group will once again have to juggle paying off debt while trying to save for older age.
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U.S. Mortgage Rate Jumps to Highest Level Since 2002
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has been rising again, making it even harder for buyers to afford homes, which are in short supply.
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Why Wall Street is Gung-ho on the Housing Market
Despite mortgage rates hitting multidecade highs and jitters in the bond market, demand for new homes is strong and prices are rising.
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Can You Buy a House in Your 20s?
For some young people, a path to homeownership often involves a mix of diligent saving combined with assistance from family or government loans and programs.
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Divvy Wants to Make Rent-to-Own Deals Easy. Many Customers Find Them Hard.
The start-up’s innovative business model has helped some renters save for a down payment on their home, but others have walked away frustrated by the company.
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What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.