What's happening with the government shutdown and mortgage closings? Find out how you will (or won't) be affected.

Homeowners are staying in their houses longer than ever. According to new data, the average homeownership tenure has jumped 10 percent in just the last year.

On December 20, 2018, the federal government created some protective guidelines for homeowners. These safety measures concern the cash-out VA refinance. And this article will show you what your protections are and how to avoid predators.

If you already own a home, it might be time to think about refinancing. According to new data, more than half a million homeowners could lower the mortgage rates by doing so.

Know a Hannah, Austin, Alexis, Logan or Taylor? According to new data, they might just become homebuyers this year.

Home price growth is expected to slow this year, but in some places? There’s even a small chance that home prices might decline — especially in the West.

Government shutdown victims and others can find ourselves in impossible financial difficulties where we face a late mortgage payment. Here's what to do.

Mortgage rates have been falling since November, but the American consumer is just now noticing. A mini refi boom has started as homeowners are starting to notice low rates.

As a homeowner, DIYing some of your property repairs can mean serious savings. Apparently, it can also can also mean serious injury, too. According to a new analysis, even some of the most innocuous DIY repairs and tools can have painful, long-term repercussions for America’s homeowners.

If you ask real estate agents, 2019 will be riddled with housing cost concerns, inventory shortages and high home prices thanks to Amazon’s HQ2. Despite all this, agents expect home sales to remain largely steady (or even increase) over the year.

Expect home price growth to slow even more as we head into 2019. According to a new forecast, prices will likely increase 4.8 percent by November 2019 — a dip from this year’s increase of 5.1 percent.

Is investment into real estate tech finally starting to wane? According to new data, it just may be. — and fast. VC investments dropped 96 percent in December alone.

Tired of touring empty homes that just don’t feel like you? Can’t imagine yourself in a house due to the current owner’s starkly different tastes in décor? Thanks to a new virtual home staging app, these challenges are no more.

How soon can you buy a home after a short sale? That depends on the circumstances of the sale and the mortgage program you choose.

American renters spent a startling amount on housing this year. According to new data, they paid a whopping $504.4 billion in rent across 2018 — nearly $13 billion more than last year and three times the net worth of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

It's a new year, and if you're buying or renovated and want the latest and greatest, consider incorporating some of these popular home styles for 2019 into your home design or decor. 

Don’t have a lot of cash to put down? Then buy a home in Atlanta or Phoenix. According to new data, buyers in these two Southern cities make the smallest down payments in the nation.

Want lots of choices when buying a home? Then head to San Jose. The California city leads the nation in housing inventory increases, with a 123 percent uptick in listings since 2017.

"Should I refinance my mortgage?" An analytical look at reasons to refinance, plus how to lock today's mortgage rates with no closing costs.

Can you unlock a mortgage if interest rates fall before your closing day? How much commitment does locking a mortgage require from you and your lender?