Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to put 20% down can feel like a major roadblock. But that’s actually a common misconception. … Continue reading →

Some Highlights Thanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity. Once you sell, you can use it to fund your down payment … Continue reading →

Published Thu, Apr 24 202510:00 AM EDTUpdated Thu, Apr 24 20251:50 PM EDT By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO01:23March existing home sales miss Higher mortgage rates and concern over the broader economy are making for a weak start to the all-important […]

By: Mike Winters Boy_Anupong | Getty While going to college tends to mean better pay, not all degrees guarantee high salaries — especially if you study liberal arts. That’s according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, […]

Published Wed, Apr 30 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 30 20257:28 AM EDT By: Diana Olick A home is seen for sale on April 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty Images Mortgage rates didn’t move much last week, […]

Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power. … Continue reading →

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, … Continue reading →

When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market. Some people are even questioning whether more homeowners will struggle to make their mortgage payments, ultimately … Continue reading →

It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage … Continue reading →

Some Highlights If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again. ​ There’s a much wider selection of homes for sale, with more fresh listings hitting … Continue reading →

At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. … Continue reading →

By Lighter Side Staff When most people think about buying a home, they focus on the big checks they have to write, like down payments, closing costs, and inspections. But are also some sneaky little expenses that sneak up on you when you’re […]

By E.B. SolomontFollow April 9, 2025 4:00 pm ET The Shingle-style Hamptons house dating back to the 1880s has poetry carved into the woodwork, including some by Shakespeare In the early 1880s, Massachusetts clergyman Rev. Henry Turbell Rose wanted to build […]

Written by: Susan Kelleher 10.31.24 Zillow’s new climate risk data provides important information about climate-related events that can be used when shopping for a home. Learn what is and how to use it. The increasing power of storms, floods and wildfires have […]

Published Wed, Apr 16 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 16 20257:36 AM EDT By: Diana Olick Mortgage rates jumped to the highest level since February last week, dampening overall demand and sending homebuyers in search of riskier loans with lower […]

Published Wed, Apr 23 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 23 20257:27 AM EDT By: Diana Olick Higher interest rates, as well as concern over where the broader economy is headed, is causing mortgage demand to drop sharply. Last week, total […]