This guide explains how lenders calculate affordability, what factors impact your buying power, and how to determine a comfortable monthly payment before you begin your home search

Pending home sales increased across all four U.S. regions in May, signaling that buyers are continuing to move forward despite higher mortgage rates.

Real estate scams are on the rise, making it more important than ever for buyers and sellers to stay informed and protect themselves.

Understanding how the Fed impacts mortgage rates can help buyers and real estate professionals better anticipate changes in the market.

Several states are considering plans to eliminate property taxes for homeowners to ease rising bills, but critics warn this could hurt funding for schools and local services.

Housing supply is tightening as new home listings fell about 1.7 percent nationwide—the sharpest drop in over two years—limiting options for buyers late in the season.

First American predicts the housing market will see slow, steady gains in 2026 as home-price growth cools and incomes rise.

MPA reports a major Fed rate cut before year-end looks more likely, hinting at shifts ahead for borrowers and the housing market.