There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important. But if you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s worth remembering something the headlines rarely talk about: people don’t buy homes just for financial reasons. They buy the

When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home. You prepared for the next chapter. You told people you were moving. You pictured where you’d go next. And then nothing happened. It’s normal to feel frustrated, confused, or even a little embarrassed. But here

Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally. So, don’t let the headlines scare you. The vast majori

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may actually be the best time of year for budget-conscious buyers.  Kind of surprising, right? Here’s why January deserves a s

Published Wed, Dec 17 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated 5 Hours Ago By: Diana Olick An aerial view of homes in a neighborhood on Aug.27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate last week, and just as happened the last two times, mort

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The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore. Mortgage rates have eased almost a full percentage point this year, and that shift is starting to wake up buyers. Home loan applications have risen. Activity has picked up. And sellers

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One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list. Think of it like this. Your wish list and your budget are the guardrails of your search. And when your budget needs to hold firm, there’s another lever you can pull. That’s seeing if yo

A lot of people are asking the same thing right now: “Is it even a good time to sell?” And the truth may come as a bit of a surprise… For many homeowners, the answer is a strong yes. Why? Because of one major factor working in your favor: your equity. Odds are, if you’ve lived in your home for a whi

By Katherine Clarke Dec. 5, 2025 3:25 pm ET Built next to the Monticello Motor Club, the contemporary home has a replica Formula One car on display, a Ferrari-inspired office and a carport Real-estate developer Mike Watkins, 52, has always loved cars. His father raced a 1964 Corvette and Watkins and

Published Mon, Dec 8 20256:00 AM ESTUpdated Mon, Dec 8 202511:06 AM EST By: Diana Olick Sellers delist homes at a new high Late fall tends to be the time when the most homes come off the market, as so-far unsuccessful sellers would rather not sit through the slowest winter months. In October, howeve

Published Mon, Dec 8 20259:57 AM ESTUpdated 5 Hours Ago By: Jessica Dickler watch now VIDEO05:46 Expect a ‘hawkish cut’ from the Fed this week, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point at its meeting this week. The move wo

Published Tue, Dec 9 20259:47 AM ESTUpdated Tue, Dec 9 202510:42 AM EST By: Diana Olick CNBC Property Play: CRE deal volume drops A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate in

Published Wed, Dec 10 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Dec 10 20257:52 AM EST By: Diana Olick Manusapon Kasosod | Moment | Getty Images Current homeowners are looking for any savings they can get, and with mortgage rates on conventional loans not moving much, that isn’t easy. Loans from the Federal Housi

Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers. Winter is different. With fewer homes on the market, your house has a much better chance of standing out. And that one advantage can make a big difference. Wi

New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out incentives that make these homes more affordable than

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If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember… A great rate won’t make up for a home that no