Mortgage rates just dropped below 6%, matching lowest level since 2022
A stock market sell-off had investors rushing to the relative safety of the bond market Monday morning, causing yields to...
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Reverse mortgage vs. home equity loan or HELOC
Reverse mortgages, home equity loans, and HELOCs are all ways homeowners can tap into the value of their homes for...
Mortgage rates sink to the lowest level in a month, sparking more refinance demand
In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets on Jan. 14, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin...
Home sellers start getting lower prices at 70, research shows — and the gap widens with age
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesFor homeowners who sell their house later in life, that timing may come with...
January homes sales tank more than 8%, as Realtors say potential buyers are 'struggling'
Prospective buyers arrive during an open house at a home in Seattle, Washington, US, on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. David...
A surprising share of homeowners have high mortgage rates. Here's the breakdown
An aerial view of homes in San Francisco, Aug. 27, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThe share of U.S. homeowners with...
Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
A "sale pending" sign is posted in front of a home for sale on November 30, 2023 in Larkspur, California.Justin...
Pending home sales drop sharply in December, dampening 2026 outlook
An "Open House" sign outside a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Zak Bennett...
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 3 years as Trump orders buying of $200 billion in mortgage bonds
A 'For Sale' sign is posted beside property for sale in Alhambra, California.Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesMortgage...
Real estate agents say the housing market is starting to balance out
The U.S. housing market has yet to pick up steam into 2026, but real estate agents say there's been a...
Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back
A "For Sale" sign outside a house in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 12,...
November home sales struggle as supply stalls
High home prices, stubbornly high mortgage rates and now less supply are all weighing on potential homebuyers. Sales of previously...
Mortgage rates move higher after the Fed rate cut, causing loan demand to drop
An aerial view of homes in a neighborhood on Aug.27, 2025 in San Francisco, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThe Federal...
Homeowners are losing thousands in equity thanks to weakening prices
A tract of new tightly packed homes are viewed along the Boulder City Parkway on January 11, 2022 in Henderson,...
Home prices go negative for the first time in over 2 years — and may stay that way for a while
A home is shown for sale in The Heights in Houston, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.Kirk Sides | Houston Chronicle |...
Sellers are taking their homes off the market at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
Weak buyer demand, weakening home prices and overall uncertainty in the economy are combining to make home sellers change their...
Housing numbers point to an unusually strong buyer's market. There's a catch
A home is shown for sale in The Heights in Houston, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Kirk Sides | Houston Chronicle...
New foreclosures jump 20% in October, a sign of more distress in the housing market
fstop123 | E+ | Getty ImagesForeclosure filings climbed again in October, after sitting at historic lows in recent years, according...
Best mortgage lenders for self-employed borrowers
Getting a mortgage is challenging for anyone, but there are additional hurdles if you're your own boss.Lenders pay stubs, W-2 forms and a...
Existing home sales stall in August amid higher mortgage rates
A sold sign is posted in front of a home for sale on Aug. 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California.Justin...
