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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To buy a home or to rent? That is the question for many Americans. For now, buying a home is cheaper in most parts of the country if someone can afford a down payment of 20% that often surpasses ...

Waiting for the right time to make an offer on a house? Get ready: The peak buying window is coming in cities across the U.S.

With most households unable to afford to purchasing a median-priced home, renting can still be a financially sound choice.