Sales of previously owned homes in the US rose modestly last month as lower mortgage rates and tamer price gains sparked some activity in the nation’s long-stagnant housing market.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated in September as declining mortgage rates and a pickup in available properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.

U.S. existing home sales increased to a seven-month high in September, but economic uncertainty and a stalled labor market could limit an anticipated boost from easing mortgage rates.

Four months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, national home decor and furnishings retailer At Home has completed its financial restructuring. The company has emerged from Chapter 11 and says it has “eliminated substantially all of its nearly $2 billion in funded debt.”

Village Caregiving reports that in-home care for seniors with dementia fosters independence, safety, and companionship, benefiting both patients and caregivers.

Google rolled out a major Google Home app update for Android users earlier this month, and now, it's making minor changes based on your feedback.

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up to 85% of their home's value and pay that amount back in monthly installments.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers had to use a silent count at home, and "Go Pack Go!" rang out inside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.