Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?” If you’ve been scrolling through social media or watching the news, you might have seen some pretty scary headlines yourself. That’s why it’s no surprise that, according to data from Cle

You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. As Freddie Mac notes: “ . . . your tax refund from the IRS can

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Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you’re serious about landing a home you’ll love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who can help you put tog

Some Highlights There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back all the way to 1980, home pr

A German couple and their son are listing an estate they built on 130 acres along the Skeena River in British Columbia By Nancy Keates April 4, 2025 3:25 pm ET The specs List price: $21.5 million CAN ($15 million USD)Size: 8,973 sq. ft.Land: 130 acres8 bedrooms, 10 baths All in the family Wolfgang a

Find out which home updates offer the biggest return on your investment. Do you watch house-flipping TV shows? Are you embarking on a major remodel for the first time? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, this home improvement quiz is for you. If you’re not in your forever home, it’s

Published Wed, Apr 9 202511:44 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 9 20252:27 PM EDT By: Diana Olick A new housing development built along a canal near the Mokelumne River is viewed on May 22, 2023, near Stockton, California.George Rose | Getty Images Mortgage rates are rising sharply this week, as investors sel

Published Wed, Apr 2 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 2 20257:14 AM EDT By: Diana Olick A ‘For Sale’ sign is posted in front of a home for sale on March 5, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Mortgage rates have barely budged in the last month. That, and a broader concern among co

Published Thu, Apr 3 202512:56 PM EDTUpdated Fri, Apr 4 20258:43 AM EDT By: Diana Olick VIDEO03:17Mortgage rates tumble on tariffs, but housing costs still near record high Mortgage rates fell sharply Thursday following the Trump administration’s tariff announcement. The average rate on the popular

Published Tue, Apr 8 2025 By: Diana Olick A completed planned development is seen in Ashburn, Virginia, on Aug. 14, 2024.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates hit their highest level in over a month this week, reversing course after a period of improvement. The average rate o

When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. You’ve toured the place, imagined your furniture in it, maybe even pictured your morning coffee on the porch. The last thing you want is to slow down the process with more steps or lose out to another buyer

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Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009. And maybe you’re reading that and thinking: oh no, here we go again. That’s because you remember the housing crash of the late 2000s and you’re worried we’re repeating the same mistakes. But

If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains: “Now is the best time to buy in the last two years.

Some Highlights Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application. Here are a few tips. Don’t change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surp

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but they

Published Wed, Mar 26 20257:03 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Mar 26 20258:36 AM EDT By: Diana Olick Sold realty sign in front of small older home in Queens, New York.Lindsey Nicholson | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Mortgage rates barely budged last week, but homebuyers may be inching back to the

Published Wed, Apr 2 20259:32 AM EDT By: Robert Frank People walk by a view of residential luxury towers along nicknamed Billionaires Row, a stretch of 57th Street that holds the majority of Manhattan’s supertall luxury towers on May 16, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Get

Published Wed, Apr 2 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 2 20257:14 AM EDT By: Diana Olick A ‘For Sale’ sign is posted in front of a home for sale on March 5, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Mortgage rates have barely budged in the last month. That, and a broader concern among co