Why cheaper home loans might not mean cheaper houses

As the calendar turns to 2026, many would-be homebuyers are watching interest rates closely, hoping a new year will bring lower borrowing costs and finally make homeownership more affordable.

What are portable, assumable mortgages?

The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.