The latest tax law changes may catch homeowners off guard when filing their 2018 returns. Here is what you need to know about 2018 taxes for homeowners.

Your credit union might offer a good deal on a mortgage when you buy or refinance. Or not. Here's what you need to know about credit union mortgages, and how to get the lowest rate no matter who provides your financing.

The emerging generation is as much interested in home buying as any generation before. Fueling the enthusiasm is a new menu of affordable mortgage programs.

Properties taxes increased by 4 percent nationwide last year, but the upward trend wasn’t unilateral. In fact, according to new data, some cities saw property tax rates as low as 0.35 percent last year.

It’s getting harder and harder to be a renter, it seems. According to new data, rents are now up in 92 percent of the country’s largest cities.

A new study from Georgia State University examined serial eviction filings and revealed patterns in landlord behavior reminiscent of the subprime mortgage crisis a decade ago, suggesting that the mounting eviction crisis may be the newest American housing crisis.

With the median home price hitting $300,000 for the first time ever last week, choosing your location wisely has never been so important when buying a house. Fortunately, according to new data, there are still a few U.S. locales where home prices are affordable — or even dropping.

Agents and homebuyers looking to speed up the overall homebuying process are in luck. Thanks to a newly launched platform, making an offer on a house — and even negotiating counteroffers — is as simple as the click of a button.

At a mortgage closing, you typically pay mortgage costs and escrow

The Freddie Mac HomeOne program removes income and geographic restrictions from its 3% down loan. Buyers can qualify for a low down payment even without low-income status.

A decade ago, “modern farmhouse” might have described a newly built house on a farm. Today, these simple, cozy homes appeal to nostalgia for simpler, lower-tech lifestyles.

Down payments, closing costs and homeowner’s insurance — these are all costs homebuyers need to prep for when purchasing a house. But what about other things like maintenance and home improvement? New data reveals just how much homeowners are spending on these costs — and how much new buyers should budget for.

Don't think you'll ever have the cash to buy a house? Use this guide to learn how to save for a house—and sooner than you think.

Profit margins are up for single-family property investors. In fact, according to new data, some counties have seen rental profits jump as much as 29 percent in just the last year.

A few months ago, it didn't make sense for many homeowners to refinance. But almost overnight, nearly 5 million of them can cut their monthly payments. What's going on?

Home inspections can provide key insights when buying a house. And according to new data, it could also save serious cash, too. In fact, the average inspection reveals more than $11,000 in potential repairs.

The strong seller’s market of 2018 might be gone, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways for home sellers to maximize their potential profits. According to new data, listing a home on the right day of the week can mean $3,000 or more in added earnings — not to mention a faster sale on the whole.

There are plenty of experts who will tell you that owning your own home doesn't meet the threshold to be regarded as a true form of investment. And they muster some strong arguments. But are they right?

Whether you’re eager to sell or buy a home, it’s important to know that vaping inside that home can lower its value.

New data show that prices are falling in several markets. Smart shoppers who can afford to buy should take advantage of all these factors and claim a home sooner versus later.