It isn't news that home prices have been headed upward for awhile now. And, according to the latest S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, they are continuing to climb at around the same pace as they have been in recent months. Which is to say, the price increases haven't yet slowed. …

According to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors, last year was the best in more than a decade for sales of previously owned homes. Existing home sales ended the year at an estimated 5.51 million sales, surpassing last year's mark and proving Americans have a strong desire for …

Even if you've never purchased a house before, you likely know that – unlike buying a hammer at the hardware store – a home's price is up for negotiation. Depending on market conditions, a home seller may be willing to sell for less than their asking price or, if they've …

Some people are drawn to urban locations and all of the perks of city life. Others, value the extra space and privacy that the suburbs provide. Whichever side of the debate you're on, you may not have considered the benefits of one over the other from a health perspective. Fortunately, …

Recent data from Fannie Mae shows a large majority of current renters intend to one day buy a house. In fact, just 18 percent of surveyed renters said they plan to remain renters forever. So what are some of the obstacles renters face when thinking about whether or not they …

Your credit score is a pretty significant number. Though you may not think about it all that often, it has an effect on your ability to qualify for a loan and the terms you'll receive if you're approved. In other words, your credit score can cost you money. That's why …

If you're in the process of, or thinking about, buying a house, you've probably done some calculations in your head about how much you'll need for a down payment and what your prospective mortgage payment might look like. But you may not have given any consideration to how much you …

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates moved up last week across all loan categories, including 15-year fixed-rate loans, loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, and 30-year fixed-rate loans with both jumbo and conforming balances. The rate increase was the sharpest in months and …

Buying a vacation home is something many Americans dream of doing one day but many more think is out of reach. After all, isn't having a second home only for the rich, famous, and lucky? Well, according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions, you may not have to …

One of the main obstacles potential home buyers face is the fear that they won't be approved for a mortgage. Believing that you don't make enough, have too much debt, or can't afford to buy a house is one reason many people don't even bother to get in touch …