This month's Fed meeting provided few surprises. No interest rate increase, but it's still on the table for December.

Thanks to increasing inventory, slowing home value growth and last year’s jumps in mortgage rates, price cuts are becoming the norm when it comes to new construction. In fact, according to new data, 25 percent of new homes last quarter saw a price reduction.

Most of us know intuitively that the more education you have (at least, the right kind of education), the better your job possibilities and the higher your average income will be. So, how does that translate to home affordability? How much home can you buy at your education level?

Mortgage rates dropped 23 basis points in December and have hovered around 4.5 percent ever since — a number not seen since early last year. According to one expert, they might not be finished dropping either.

Should you buy a condo? These experts break down the decision to buy a condominium or a single-family home.

Baby Boomers are shunning the idea of downsizing. According to a new survey, more and more older Americans are opting to age in place — and they’re focusing big on home improvements to make it happen.

Many American renters want to be homeowners regardless of the cost of homeownership. But to make the right decision, you should at least know what those costs are.

The shutdown of the US government, and the financial difficulties furloughed workers face highlights the need for emergency savings. How much do you need, and how do you get it? Find out here.

It no secret that the 800,000 furloughed federal workers affected by the nearly 40-day government shutdown are struggling. Fortunately, three industry players have stepped up to help.

If you want to get the best mortgage rate available to you, many consumer finance experts that you compare mortgage rates from competing mortgage lenders. And the easiest way to do this is usually by completing a form on a website dedicated to mortgage shopping.

Downtown living comes at a premium. In fact, a new analysis shows that in some of the nation’s biggest cities, a downtown home can cost as much as $675,000 more — and that’s not even in pricey markets like New York or Los Angeles.

One of the factors that influences how much you'll pay for a home loan is gold prices. But how do gold prices affect mortgage rates?

Home price appreciation might be waning, but that doesn’t mean buying a house is easy — at least not everywhere. According to a new analysis, homebuying is still a competitive sport — particularly on the West Coast.

Fewer young people are considering homeownership a part of their American Dream — and it’s not just high home prices to blame. According to two new surveys, distrust of mortgage lenders, the economy and fear of natural disaster are all factoring in.

What's your ideal home style? Tour these 15 popular types of homes and see which appeal to you the most.

The best mortgage lender depends largely on what type of transaction you’re dealing with, as well as the size and type of your loan. But according to new rankings, you can’t go wrong with Quicken or New American. Both were named one of the best mortgage lenders for purchase loans this week by Nerdwallet.

Check out these 5 secrets to affordable homeownership and achieve your dream  -- wherever you live.

ARM mortgages are suddenly more popular than they have been in years. Rising interest rates, better loan products and big money-savings are making adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) increasingly popular.

Here's how oil prices affect your mortgage rate, and what to do about it.

Here are the top kitchen trends for 2019 that builders and homeowners simply can’t get enough of.