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In the first quarter of 2024, 93% of metros, or 205 out of 221, recorded home price gains, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report.

The median down payment increased across the board in the third quarter, somewhat counterintuitive, according to Realtor.com. While down payment amounts typically increase as home sale prices increase, the increase in down payments in the third quarter came during a period when home prices were steadying.

The current state of housing affordability has reached a level where two out of five Americans believe that winning the lottery is their only viable path to homeownership, reports a recent survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Divvy Homes of 2,000 current non-homeowners.

Domestic migration continues to follow pandemic trends, according to Bank of America Institute’s new analysis.

Budgeting for a home, especially for first-time homebuyers, is often daunting. Common sense dictates buyers should buy the house they can afford. However, that amount is going to differ for everyone. The median sales price for a new home in January 2023 was $427,500. So where do you begin to prepare, and how does a buyer stay on track? Here’s everything you need to know about how to budget for a home.

Are you a buyer overwhelmed with information when looking for the best time to buy a home? You aren’t alone. A quick search will provide advice on seasons, dates, and even days of the week that are potentially advantageous.

Compared with pre-pandemic levels, a new report shows that second-home mortgage-rate locks were down 52% in March.

Deciding that you want to buy a house is an exciting time in anyone’s life. But now you’re left with the not-so-exciting process of figuring out how you’ll come up with a down payment.

What defines a good credit score, and what can you do to improve it? This is your definitive guide to credit scores and everything you need to know.

Take advantage of builder incentives. Look for discounts, financial incentives and upgrade allowances to negotiate the price of your new home

You aren’t alone if you’re wondering how to buy a condo. With soaring interest rates pricing many people out of traditional single-family homes, condo living can make much sense for the right person or family.

Should I buy a new home in 2023? With mortgage rates stabilizing and the market cooling, buyers can negotiate and weigh their options.

Ninety-two percent of millennials say inflation has impacted their home-buying plans, and over half have been reduced to tears during the purchasing process.

Picture it: It’s another family gathering, and the older relatives tell stories about back in the day when everyone lived together under one roof. You…

Florida’s real estate market is seeing higher prices and more inventory – but sales levels across all property types have dropped down to pre-pandemic levels,…

Purchasing your first rental property is the biggest (and possibly the most nerve-wracking) decision you’ll make as an investor. Don’t think you can do it? With a bit of knowledge and common sense, you’ll secure your first investment and be on the way to earning passive income.