Affordability

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.

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.