You can buy a home with little to no money – but should you? A 35-year housing finance expert shares what most first-time buyers overlook before making this life-changing decision.
Not all listings tell the full story. Discover the hidden red flags in photos and descriptions that could save you from wasting time while touring homes.
The president signed two executive orders on Friday to ease the housing crisis. How much difference might they make?
Interior design is shifting away from minimalist spaces toward “Grandma Chic,” a cozy aesthetic filled with vintage pieces, bold patterns, antiques, and rooms that feel warm, personal, and lived-in.
As mortgage rates eased, refinancing surged in Q4. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners cut monthly payments, while millions more may now be eligible to refinance.
Spring usually favors sellers – but not in 2026. In several major metros, sellers outnumber buyers 2-to-1, creating rare opportunities for homebuyers seeking affordability and negotiating power.
Mortgage payments aren’t just principal and interest anymore. Taxes and insurance now account for 21% of average housing costs, with some areas seeing the share climb above 40%.
Why do most homebuyers choose 30-year mortgages? Lower payments and greater buying power play a big role, and the long-term interest gap isn’t always as large as it seems.
Low mortgage rates locked millions of homeowners in place, limiting housing supply. A new Harvard study finds this “rate lock” effect helped prevent the steep home price drop many economists predicted.
Ohio voters could weigh two constitutional amendments: abolish property taxes entirely or replace them with a land value tax, reshaping a $24 billion funding stream for local governments.
