Do gated communities add security and / or value to your home? Or are they just marketing gimmicks designed to part naive buyers from more money?

Tax reform is trying to make its way through Congress. If passed, what would it mean for the everyday home buyer and home owner?

Not ready to settle down but want to lock in a decent home price? Buy a rental home. Lat you tenant pay your rent, and move in when you;re ready

With housing heating up, people are able to makes moves they might have been putting off. And some nice towns have reaped the benefit of that -- including San Diego, California.

Affordable housing markets are more available than you think. At least if you're in one of the 60 percent of markets that have become more affordable lately.

An increase in new home construction is good for today's homebuyers.

Affordable housing is widely available and historically high in all but three states, according to new data.

It's common knowledge, by now, that Millennials are in the hunt for homes to buy. But more and more younger homeowners are taking advantage of low rates and refinancing homes they already own.

Is it the right time to become a homeowner? Many home buyers and sellers believe that it is. And with interest rates still below 4 percent, you should probably consider homeownership as well.

Rising rents don't just make monthly existence hard for enters. They harm the economy for many of the rest of us.

The Fed holds rates steady. But another hike is expected in December. What does that mean for mortgage shoppers?

If you like amenities but crave a small town atmosphere, these best small cities deliver. And hey are mostly in the northeast,

if you;re looking for affordable big cities, you know it's a tough ask. But we've just made it a little easier with this list of most and least affordable big cities.

This might be your best time of year to buy a home. Find out why, and how much you can save.