Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.” Sound … Continue reading →

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices … Continue reading →

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one … Continue reading →

Some Highlights With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say. Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But … Continue reading →

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still … Continue reading →

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these […]

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these … Continue reading →

Want to make your home stand out? Reach for these Sherwin-Williams paint colors. Written byMay Ortega|June 16, 2025 When you’re selling your house, the color you paint your walls could not only affect a buyer’s initial interest in your home, […]

Published Wed, Jul 23 202510:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Jul 23 20251:38 PM EDT By: Diana Olick Homes in Los Angeles, California, US, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Like in the broader US market, home sales have slowed in Southern California […]

Published Wed, Jul 23 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Jul 23 20258:10 AM EDT By: Diana Olick A completed planned development is seen in Ashburn, Virginia, on Aug. 14, 2024.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose last week […]

Published Wed, Jul 23 202512:58 PM EDTUpdated 3 Hours Ago By: Kate Dore, CFP®, EA U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (not pictured), in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., […]

Published Wed, Jul 23 202511:58 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Jul 23 20251:08 PM EDT By: Diana Olick A Sold sign in front of a home under construction at the Waterways subdivision in Gulf Shores, Alabama, US, on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.Micah […]

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might … Continue reading →

Some Highlights If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast. Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s … Continue reading →

Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money. Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the … Continue reading →

Single-family properties had a very solid Q2. Prices rose yet again, with median sales price rising 4.61% and average sales price rising 4.86% compared to last year. Average sales price for a single-family in Massachusetts was $892,947—another record reached. Units […]

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. … Continue reading →

A tough approval process, legal fees and pandemic price increases almost derailed Paul Fox’s project in Totteridge, but in the end, he got the home across the finish line By: Fred A. Bernstein June 25, 2025 12:00 pm ET Paul […]

See which seaside and vacation towns made the list. Written by: Susan Kelleher 01.20.25 The numbers are in: Zillow® economists analyzed page-view traffic, home value growth and days on market for nearly 2,300 U.S. cities, to rank the most popular […]

Published Tue, Jul 15 20259:45 AM EDT By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO02:20Property Play: Companies plan for data center construction on the moon A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play […]