You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.

You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.

Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility.

If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.

Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.