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.
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%.
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.
Sixty percent of seniors say they prefer aging in place over other options. But costs and the possibility of deteriorating health demand continuing flexibility.
Is the housing slump nearing its end? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun breaks down why 2026 could bring a sharp rebound in home sales.
