Budgeting is never fun. If given the choice, we’d all prefer to spend money freely and without consequence. But while it may not be as...

When a contract to buy a home is signed, the sale isn’t yet final. But most contract signings result in closed sales a few weeks later,...

New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show sales of previously owned homes rose 2.2 percent in December from one month...

According to Fannie Mae’s most recent Home Price Index, home prices accelerated in the fourth quarter of 2024 after slowing the previous...

The average age of first-time home buyers is rising. Last year, it was 38 years old – up three years from 35 years old in 2023. The...

When you buy a home, you become a property manager. Which means you’re responsible for the home’s maintenance and upkeep. Everything from...

Each month, Fannie Mae surveys Americans and asks for their opinions on the housing market and economy. Participants weigh in on...

A first-time home buyer’s priorities aren’t much different than any other buyer. After all, what home buyer isn’t looking for a good...

The internet is likely the first place you’ll go when you decide to buy a home. It’s the quickest way to get a feel for your local...

Home prices have been fairly consistent lately. Though still increasing in most markets, prices have been climbing at an ever-slowing...

The past two years have been hard for home buyers. A combination of volatile mortgage rates, high home prices, competition and bidding...

According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ fourth-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report, median homeownership costs in 556 of 566 analyzed...

Sales of previously owned homes rose nearly 5 percent in November, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors....

Home buyers and sellers shouldn’t expect to see too much change in the months ahead, according to a new forecast from Fannie Mae’s...

Home buyers have a lot of numbers to remember. Among them, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate may be the most important. After all, mortgage...

While the number of homes for sale remains an issue in many markets, there have certainly been improvements. Inventory has risen...

Each month, Fannie Mae surveys Americans and asks them for their opinion on whether it's a good time to buy or sell a home, mortgage...