Unless you're buying a new house, you're likely to be choosing which house to buy based on how much work it might need. And if you don't have the time and expertise to do the work yourself, you're going to have to factor possible remodeling costs into your buying equation. …

Every month, Fannie Mae surveys Americans to better understand how they view the housing market, their personal finances, and the overall economy. Their Home Purchase Sentiment Index is a measure of how people around the country feel about buying or selling a home. And, according to the most recent …

When considering the costs of homeownership, it's sometimes easy to forget about property tax. Home buyers focus a lot of attention on their prospective mortgage payment and the potential cost of any remodels and renovations but often forget to think about how much taxes will run them each year. This …

Sales of previously owned homes declined in both December and January. But that isn't all that surprising. Cold weather in much of the country, combined with the end of the year and the holidays often causes home sales to slow down. This year, however, with current inventory levels and affordability …

These days, there are a lot of people interested in buying a house. A stronger economy, more jobs, and years of pent-up demand have led to a rising number of Americans who are eager to make a move. But while that's positive, more buyers active in the market also means …

Home flipping – which typically refers to the practice of buying a home, renovating it, and selling it for a profit – is popular again and, according to one recent analysis, has now returned to levels not seen since 2006. ATTOM Data Solutions' Year-End 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report shows …

The number of new homes for sale is an important barometer for the housing market. That's because, new homes are the fastest way to add inventory to the market. And, because inventory shortages are currently pushing home prices upward, the number of new homes available for sale has become an …

As the spring home buying season approaches, there are many moving parts analysts and experts look at to determine how home buyers and sellers might fare. Economic growth, the job market, interest rates, home prices, buyer demand, and inventory are just some of the factors that will determine how many …

A “bedroom community” refers to a suburb outside a major metropolis where the majority of residents commute to the city for work. These towns have a number of characteristics that identify them but, according to new research from NeighborhoodScout, they are also known for safety. In fact, these suburban cities …