Home prices hit a record high in 2025, although seller profit margins declined, signaling a potentially normalizing housing market following years of strong returns.
If you owe more than your home is worth, you have an underwater mortgage. We’ll go over the causes and impacts, and the options homeowners have when their loans are underwater.
Rising ACA health insurance premiums now exceed mortgage payments for some middle-income homeowners, highlighting affordability pressures and the unequal impact of a K-shaped economic recovery.
Buying a home is more than agreeing on a price. This guide breaks down the critical contract terms, hidden risks, and smart strategies that can protect your money and prevent costly surprises before closing.
Severe weather events are delaying home purchases, driving up insurance costs, and quietly eroding property values, creating growing financial risks for homeowners, lenders, and the broader U.S. housing market.
Practical advice for first-time homebuyers on negotiating effectively by reading the market, working with a strong agent, using flexibility beyond price, and presenting reliable offers that appeal to sellers.
Widespread concern over housing affordability has prompted a new executive order targeting large investors, signaling a renewed focus on helping individual buyers compete in tight housing markets. Will it help?
Bilt now lets homeowners earn rewards for paying their mortgage, but concerns over potential issues and the complex rewards program leave consumers weighing savings against risk.
Discover what homebuying contingencies are, how they protect you, and when it might make sense to waive them. Learn more before making an offer on a home.
Property taxes are an ongoing cost of homeownership. However, strategies such as exemptions, appeals, and error corrections can reduce the amount you owe on your tax bill.
