“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services—offered by companies like Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, and PayPal—have exploded in popularity over the past few years. They allow consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time in smaller installments, often interest-free if paid on time. For many shoppers, BNPL is a convenient and flexible alternative to credit cards.

However, as their use becomes more widespread, BNPL loans are starting to factor into credit scores, bringing both opportunities and risks for consumers.

The prospect of a new war in the Middle East carries serious geopolitical and economic consequences—and the ripple effects could reach deep into the U.S. housing market. While it’s impossible to predict the future with certainty, history offers insight into how war, global instability, and energy disruptions can shape real estate trends at home.

Here’s a breakdown of how another Middle Eastern conflict could impact the U.S. housing market, from interest rates and inflation to home prices and buyer sentiment.

Powering the Future, One Title Search at a Time

As renewable energy projects like wind and solar farms surge across the U.S., there’s one crucial step that can’t be overlooked: title searching.

 In her latest blog, Marissa Berends, Certified Abstractor & Industry Relations Coordinator at Capitol Lien, breaks down why title work is essential to the success of renewable energy development, from securing lease agreements to identifying mineral rights and easements.

-Clean energy needs clear land rights.

-Let our real estate experts help you build on a solid legal foundation.