Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why
Mortgage rates are ticking up, even after the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates. Here's why, and where rates — and home sales — could go from here.
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Why mortgage rates have gone up, and when they might settle
Mortgage rates have inched higher recently, after falling for several weeks. We take a look at the economic factors that affect rates, and where they might settle in the future.
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Mortgage rates have dropped. Should you refinance your home?
Interested in seeing if you can save money on your mortgage? Here’s what to know about refinancing – and how to think about timing.
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Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve's big rate cut could change the housing market
Here's a look at what the Federal Reserve's rate cut will mean for those looking to buy — or sell — a home.
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Does the Fed’s rate cut change where you should put your money?
With the Fed’s cut to interest rates, high-yield savings accounts won’t yield quite so much. For recent homebuyers, it might also be time to think about refinancing.
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The Olympic flag was passed to LA. How will everyone get around the car-choked city?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass promised a "no car" Olympics when the summer games come to her city in 2028. How is her plan going to work in a city famous for large freeways and a lot of traffic?
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Boys gymnastics programs are hard to find. That affects the U.S. Olympic pipeline
Every four years, the Olympics puts a spotlight on gymnastics. But for boys in many parts of the U.S., it’s hard to even find a place to learn the sport.
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Removing the highway is the easy part. Reconnecting the community is harder.
In Detroit, a one-mile freeway is slated for removal, where a Black neighborhood once stood. It's part of an effort to reimagine divisive infrastructure — but the plan itself has been contentious.
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What does a downtown rebound look like? More residents and weekend visitors
Ever since the start of the pandemic, the futures of America’s big-city downtowns have been in question. Philadelphia is just one example of a center city finding new ways to thrive.
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Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap
From tiny homes to big ones built in hours, the Innovative Housing Showcase highlights ways to make housing more affordable and plentiful — at a time when many Americans struggle to buy a home.
