A surge in stock investing by Gen Z-ers alongside a shortage of young first-time home buyers suggests a fundamental shift in young people's finances.
The government says it wants homes to cost less. But its tariffs may push up housings costs.
Most government shutdowns have minimal effects on mortgage rates. But some think the current one could be different.
Can housing affordability really have deteriorated over the last three months, even while mortgage rates have fallen? Maybe. But there's hope in some places.
How can an official National Housing Emergency help home buyers? And will it do much good?
How much is a dysfunctional housing market harming American prosperity? And when might things get better?
Fannie Mae's latest forecasts predict falling mortgage rates and slowing home price rises. That's good news for first-time home buyers.
Don't fall for a new hoax claiming millions of taxpayers will receive $1,390 stimulus checks from the federal government within a matter of weeks.
Budgeting apps work. They can help get your finances into shape ready for a mortgage application or just to reduce financial anxiety. Why do so few use them?
"No Buy July" is wildly popular on social media. Can you use this trend to save for a down payment?
A Harvard study reveals why buying a home truly is getting harder. It's not young people's imaginations.
The government is promoting plans to privatize Fannie and Freddie. Will that lead to higher or lower mortgage rates?
Home prices continue to rise despite economic uncertainty and slowing home sales. How long can that last?
To save a 10% down payment, it could take new college grads upwards of 18 years in some states.
The Trump administration grabbed headlines recently when it floated the idea of declaring a national housing emergency. The move could be the most significant federal intervention in the housing market since the Great Recession in 2008.
A new report shows homeowners insurance premiums climbed nearly 70% over the past five and a half years.
On September 1, the Trump Administration hinted at declaring a "national housing emergency." Would it fix housing?
Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent recently mentioned a possible national housing emergency. What could this declaration mean for housing supply?
