Quick, what credit score do you need to buy a home? If a number pops into your head, there's a pretty good chance it's wrong.

Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, says there isn’t just 1 housing market right now. There are really 4: cash buyers, buyers who need a mortgage, homeowners with low mortgage rates, and builders.

Here's something most homebuyers don't think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don't always respond the same way.

When mortgage rates climb, buying a home can start to feel like trying to hit a moving target. Every jump in rates makes monthly payments bigger, and that pushes a lot of buyers to look for another way in.

Whether you own a house already or you’re looking to buy one, you probably care about home prices.

When you picture buying your first home, chances are you’re imagining a traditional single-family house with its own yard, maybe a garage, and little extra room to grow. But with affordability still tight, getting everything on that list right away may come with a higher price tag than you’re comfortable with right now.

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling.

With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now.

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach.

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

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.

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

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.

Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home.

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.

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”

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.