The bestselling author shares the harsh truth about how bankruptcy can impact your ability to obtain a mortgage loan.

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged up this week, ending a five-week decline in borrowing costs for homebuyers.

Annual spending on home improvements has been down in recent years, but that’s expected to change in 2025 with a 1.2 percent increase in renovation spending, according to a report by the Joint Center ...