The housing market is always evolving – and at different rates depending on where you live. Whether you're looking at new home construction or mortgage rates, the numbers are always in flux. Because of this, Fannie Mae's monthly Economic & Strategic Research Group releases a monthly Economic and Housing Outlook …

A recent survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates says 59 million Americans are considering buying a home this year. That's roughly one in four adults. Conducted on behalf of Bankrate, the survey shows the strongest demand among parents with young children and adults between …

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates moved lower last week across all loan categories. Rates were down for 30-year fixed-rate loans with both conforming and jumbo balances, loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, and 15-year fixed-rate loans. Since the beginning of the year, …

New data from the Commerce Department and the National Association of Home Builders shows builders are optimistic about the market for new homes this year. That's an encouraging sign, as a lower than normal number of homes available for sale has caused affordability conditions to decline in recent months. If …

The fact that young Americans aren't buying homes at the rate they used to isn't news. Ever since the housing crash, Millennial homeownership rates have been lower than historically normal. In fact, homeownership rates among buyers between the ages of 18 and 34 dropped 8 percent between 2006 and 2015. …

For a lot of people, buying a home is both exciting and a little bit intimidating. On the one hand, it's seen as a vital part of achieving the American dream and, on the other, it's a major financial undertaking that comes with some real risks. So what are some …

Naturally, affordability is a concern for anyone deciding whether they'll rent or buy their next home. Buying a house is a significant undertaking and involves a number of costs and responsibilities that renters don't have to worry about. That, however, doesn't necessarily mean that renting is always going to be …

With the recent rise in mortgage rates, many Americans who were thinking of buying a home this year may be feeling concerned about how much house they'll be able to afford. If that describes you, there are a couple of things to remember. First off, even though rates have …

Though still new to most homeowners and buyers, smart home technology is starting to catch on. These days, you can find everything from smart thermostats to locks and light bulbs that use an Internet connection to allow you to control them from your phone or computer. These devices and home …