Fed Cut May Slowly Ease Mortgage Costs

Mortgage rates have already dipped in anticipation of the Fed’s first rate cut since December. Further declines are expected to unfold over time.

Inside the World of Smart Home Devices

Smart thermostats, appliances, lighting, and digital assistants make home automation easy, letting you control temperature, lights, and more remotely.

Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Two More in 2025

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate to 4.1% and projected two more cuts this year as job growth slows and unemployment ticks higher.

August Housing Starts Slip Amid Cost Challenges

U.S. housing starts fell 8.5% as affordability slowed single-family construction, but lower interest rates may boost future building.