If you’re not looking to spend an arm and a leg on a house this year, then you might want to avoid buying a home Washington – and Seattle, in particular. According to a new forecase, home prices are expected to jump more than 12 percent in Seattle over the year.

Things are looking up for the U.S. housing marketing in 2018 – at least according to one CEO. It seems changing migration patterns and increasing housing starts all spell good news for the market as we head into the new year.

Finding the perfect place to live is hard, but according to Redfin, Chicago might be the place to start. The Windy City is home to a number of the nation’s best neighborhoods – communities with affordable housing, high levels of inventory, an easy commute, low rates of crime and great schools.

Home buyers love the FHA loan's mortgage rates and small downpayment requirement. This year, FHA is loosening guidelines even more to prompt homeownership.

When it comes to moving, Americans largely headed south in 2017. According to new data, Texas was the top state for U.S. migration, while Tempe, Arizona, took the honors for top city.

One of the top reasons for making home improvements is adding value to your property. Here's what you can do to add maximum home equity for your money.

Need help saving for your down payment? Then you may want to find a new job. Thanks to a new offering from crowdfunding platform HomeFundMe, employers can now make down payments a bona fide part of their benefits packages.

Buying a home? You'll need a pre-approval letter. Sellers won't think you're serious without it. Get a no-cost letter here, plus today's rates which are now near the lowest of all-time.

Looking for the life of luxury? Then you’re in luck. The luxury real estate market isn’t as inventory-strapped as more affordable housing is. In fact, there’s actually a pretty wide selection of luxury properties on the market as we kick off 2018.

It looks like 2018 may be the year of the HELOC. According to new data, Americans now have $5.4 trillion in home equity, offering a prime landscape for cash-out refinances and home equity lines of credit.

96% of mortgage shoppers opt for a fixed-rate mortgage. But that could change as interest rates rise and homeowners want very low mortgage rates provided by an ARM mortgage.

It's harder for young adults today to buy a home this year. Use these tips to help your adult child if you're in a position to do so.

Don’t want to waste your life away with tedious and traffic-filled commutes? Then Eugene, Oregon, is the place to be. With a mere 19-minute average morning drive-time, it’s the nation’s single-best metro for commuters.

You don't have to make a huge down payment to buy a home, but putting more down does make homeownership easier down the road.

It seems lending standards are loosening for Millennial home buyers. According to new data, the average FICO score for a Millennial buyer has dropped two full points over the last year. Scores are down even more on refinance loans.

This year's VA mortgage limits are higher than last year's limits. But you really don't have loan limits at all with this program. VA jumbo mortgages are here to help you buy more house.

America’s rental market is on a downturn. According to a new report, not only has the overall renter population decreased in the last year, but rental prices have jumped as well. Could it spell good news for housing?

The 401(k) down payment may be possible. But should you borrow from your 401(k) or withdraw from your 401(k) for your down payment?