The Smart Home Technology That Could Actually Save Your Life

These days, smart home technology goes beyond convenience.  The right tech—believe it or not—can actually prevent serious injuries and in some cases, death. “A few years ago, these technologies were seen as luxury items, but now they’re more accessible in terms of price, and you can even install mos

A new ‘last resort’ HELOC allows borrowers to qualify for more home equity

Most lenders underwrite very conservatively when it comes to a home equity line of credit, or HELOC. Stricter requirements mean qualifying for less money. Today, I’ll share an alternative HELOC for homeowners who need to tap more equity but with a lower monthly payment. First, let’s review the stand

NAHB data maps modest housing affordability gains in 2025

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index, released on Thursday, indicates that housing affordability slightly improved in 2025 as new home prices decreased nationwide and mortgage rates steadily declined during the second half of the year.  The quarterly ind

Amazon, Google, Microsoft Are Among Tech Giants Promising That Homeowners Won’t Pay Higher Electric Bills for Data Centers

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new pledge from some of the nation’s biggest tech companies, promising that homeowners won't foot the bill for power-hungry AI data centers. Under the deal released on Wednesday, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI agreed to "build,