Published Wed, Feb 5 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Feb 5 20258:11 AM EST By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO02:00Homebuyer mortgage demand drops further, a troubling sign for the spring market Homebuyers are seeing very little reason to get a jump on the all-important spring housing market, even with more

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Published Wed, Feb 12 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Feb 12 20257:36 AM EST By: Diana Olick Patchogue, N.Y.: A For Sale sign hangs in front of a house in Patchogue, New York, on June 1, 2024.Steve Pfost | Newsday | Getty Images Mortgage rates moved slightly lower again last week, keeping refinance dema

If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too. But even when everything feels expensive, there are still ways to

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This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here’s why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11%

Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy Pace At the national le

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Some Highlights You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.​ Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices. If you’re able

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There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the door to homeownership. Here’s everything yo

If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making so

The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. But here’s what you need to know. The number of homes for sale has grown a whole

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report from Bank of America highlights

One couple spent over two years and more than twice what they had paid for their Long Island home. ‘It was a full interior and exterior gut.’ full interior and exterior gut.’ With the addition of blackboards, a sitting room became a “math nook.” The crocheted throw on the upholstered armchair is a f

Kevin B. Rosenbloom in November demonstrated using the personal fire hydrant he had installed at his Malibu home, before the latest wildfires. Our reporter caught up with a number of people who had prepared for wildfires with built-in systems. ‘I’m sleeping with one eye open.’ By Nancy KeatesFollow 

Written by: May Ortega Interior design pro Ally Doman shares advice on how to cohesively hang your prized art. So you own a lot of art, and you want to put it all up on your walls. Having all your pieces arranged together like that is called a gallery wall, and doing it well can be tricky. That’s wh

Published Wed, Jan 29 20252:00 PM ESTUpdated Wed, Jan 29 20252:50 PM EST By: Jessica Dickler watch nowVIDEO06:00The Fed is clearly worried tariffs may be more inflationary than previously, says KPMG’s Diane Swonk The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will leave interest rates unchanged as infla

Published Wed, Jan 29 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Jan 29 20259:26 AM EST By: Diana Olick A for sale sign is displayed outside of a home for sale on August 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates didn’t move last week, but demand for new home loans co