Sales of newly built homes fell 2 percent in October, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. But, despite the month-over-month dip, sales were still strong when compared to the same time last year. In fact, October sales were …

If you want to know what's happening with home prices, it's really just a matter of supply and demand. When there are a lot of houses available for sale and not many buyers, prices fall. When there are a lot of buyers but not a lot of homes to buy, …

Selling anything requires a good first impression. And most impressions are made on a sensory level. A familiar scent or some soothing music can set a mood and alter perceptions. That's why home sellers should pay extra attention to the details when trying to appeal …

A recent survey found that the vast majority of Americans say they're friendly with their neighbors – some even say best friends. Conducted by Harris Poll, the survey talked to 2,069 adults about how they feel about the people in their neighborhood. The results show most Americans get along pretty …

With mortgage rates as low as they've been recently, it's probably not surprising that a growing number of surveyed Americans say they don't expect them to fall any further over the next 12 months. The survey – Fannie Mae's monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index, which …

Forecasts from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the National Association of Realtors, and the Mortgage Bankers Association all say that home sales should surpass this year's totals in 2017. In fact, the forecasts call for somewhere between 6 million and 6.5 million homes to be sold next year. Part of the …

Home values aren't just important to prospective buyers looking for something that fits their needs and budget. Current homeowners also have to think about what their home is worth, should they decide to sell their house or refinance their loan. The good news is …

Mortgage rates and home prices have been headed in opposite directions for a while now. Following the housing crash, rates dropped to record lows and have hovered there over the past few years while home prices skyrocketed back from their post-crash decline. This, of course, …

In a lot of ways, comparing sales of new and previously owned homes is unfair. For starters, new homes generally sell for a higher price. In fact, the National Association of Realtors' Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found the typical new home sold for $277,000 in 2015, while an …

Traditionally, the housing market heats up in the spring and continues to sizzle through the summer months. There are many reason this is true – including more favorable weather and the school year. However, if you're able to choose when you buy your next home, …