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Better reports that Fed rate cuts can influence mortgage rates, but unpredictably; housing buyers should focus on personal ...

If buying a home feels impossible right now, you’re far from alone. New data from NBC News puts an actual number on how ...

The newly launched NBC News Home Buyer Index measures how hard it is to buy a home on a scale from 0 to 100. Higher numbers ...

Research has shown that FHA buyers have been intentionally excluded from the housing market in the past. What’s surprising is ...

Holiday home shopping can mean better prices and motivated sellers — making now a great time to buy. Plus, top lenders for fast closings.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. They’ve moved out of their parents’ basements, overcome late ...

According to a 2024 report from the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, “Renters possess less than 3 percent of the wealth of homeowners, with a median net worth of $10,400 compared to ...

A housing reset is coming in 2026, Redfin forecasts, with slower home price growth and more listings, giving buyers a better shot at home ownership.

Co-buying is not without its challenges, but it offers young buyers a way into an increasingly expensive market. By Vince Dixon As home prices swell further out of reach, more buyers are turning to ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Eve Ettinger realized something needed to change. Stuck working remotely in a rented farmhouse in rural Virginia, they felt isolated and yearned for community and ...

Buying or selling your home is one of the hardest things you will have to do. — -- Buying or selling your home is one of the hardest things you may have to do, and housing report data can only ...