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America’s foreclosure surge has a new culprit: exploding ownership costs. Insurance, taxes, and HOA fees are turning affordable mortgages into financial traps.
Online automated home valuations are a great way to begin establishing how much your property is worth. But they're often too inaccurate to rely on.
Ohio homebuyers may qualify for thousands in down payment assistance. Learn how statewide, county, and city programs can help reduce upfront costs and boost affordability.
The starter home is disappearing, construction isn’t keeping up, and millions of buyers are stuck in a housing market that can’t balance supply and demand.
The average mortgage amount has never been higher. Meanwhile, first-time buyers now make up the smallest share of home purchases on record.
There are still plenty of graduate jobs out there. Here's where to look for them, according to a new study.
With rents rising more slowly than wages, renters on average have an extra $2,318 annually that they can put toward a mortgage down payment.
Will today's retail sales report show consumers cutting back on discretionary spending as they pour their money into their gas tanks?
Kevin Warsh may support rate cuts, but his plans for the Fed’s massive bond portfolio could have surprising consequences for mortgage rates.
Climate concerns are no longer niche: buyers across every generation and region are weighing weather risks before purchasing a home.
Need help buying a home in Illinois? Down payment assistance programs can reduce upfront costs with grants, forgivable loans, and affordable second mortgages.
First-time homebuyers know much less about mortgage rules than they think. And, for many, it's delaying their homeownership dreams.
Where are $1M+ home loans most common? Discover which metros took the lead for high-end mortgage activity in 2025.
Credit bureau Equifax yesterday unveiled a significant improvement in how lenders can provide borrowers with more accurate and faster pre-approvals.
It's the end of the 620 minimum credit score for Fannie and Freddie. But that doesn't mean a free for all.
Explore expert resources on FHA, VA, USDA loans, refinancing, and selling your home—everything you need for a confident homeownership journey.
Compare loan options and estimate your monthly payments—including taxes and insurance—for FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans.
