Your $1 Million Nest Egg Isn’t Safe: How Your Home Costs Can Threaten Your Retirement

A $1 million retirement nest egg used to sound like a golden ticket—and for many Americans, it still represents a major financial milestone. But retirement has gotten more expensive. Americans now estimate they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual's 2026 Plannin

Homebuilder Confidence Sinks Under Weight of High Interest Rates and Rising Material Costs

Following a brief May rebound, homebuilder sentiment slid in June as elevated mortgage rates, persistent affordability headwinds, and rising material costs continue to squeeze the industry. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes registered at 35 in June, two points down

2026 Realtor.com State Report Cards: Indiana Ranked No. 1 for Homebuilding and Affordability

The Midwest and South continue to outpace the rest of the nation in affordability and new construction, leaving almost all coastal and Western states far behind, according to the 2026 Realtor.com® Housing Report Cards. "This year's refresh reveals a familiar regional divide, but also some notable sh

You’re Saving for a Down Payment—but Inflation May Be Quietly Erasing Your Progress

First-time homebuyers looking to grow their down payment savings are starting to feel like they’re falling behind—and understandably so.  It’s been long recommended by financial experts to keep down payment savings in less volatile accounts, forgoing the stock market and embracing cash accounts like