A good starting point is to know how much house you can afford. A monthly mortgage payment weighs heavily on your budget.

If you need a mortgage to purchase your home, your lender will want to look over a wide variety of personal and financial documents.

As the new year rolls in, it's a good time to start looking at where the real estate market stands and where it may be headed. Mortgage rates sat below 5% on average from early 2011 to early 2022, and ...

Just a few months into the year, the economy faces a season of uncertainty highlighted by big drops in the stock market, a continued pause on interest rates and an inflation rate that fell in February ...

According to a 2024 report from the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, “Renters possess less than 3 percent of the wealth of homeowners, with a median net worth of $10,400 compared to ...

Deciding whether to rent or buy ultimately depends on your lifestyle and financial goals. In a time when interest rates are elevated, home prices are high and the housing market tight, renting can ...

The cost of owning a home in the US has surged since the Covid-19 pandemic. What are the trends in your area? Use this tool to find out.

Buying a second home in retirement can be a great way to gain appreciation and generate income. But it's not without its risks and downsides. Brett Johnson, owner & licensed real estate agent at New ...

Owning a vacation home can be an enticing prospect. When you shift from tourist to homeowner in a location you love, it’s easier to visit whenever you wish, and the home provides a getaway to create ...