Buying a home - Page 28

Housing starts are on a tear, matching the highest levels since before the housing downturn ten years ago.

First-time homebuyers got some encouraging news from the National Association of Realtors this month.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

While the traditional first-time homebuyer is a young couple or family, today's newbie also includes an older demographic.

New home sales are rising. And so is inventory, finally, as builders attempt to keep up with demand.

Buying a home in an upscale community involves more than just the higher price of the property. There is also the cost of keeping up with the Joneses.

Millennials are moving to the suburbs in rural areas in suburbs now that they're able to purchase more. Not only that, but they're buying bigger cars.

Buying property when you're childless doesn't mean ignoring things that families value. Your future needs (or those of your future buyers) should also count.

The decision to buy a house involves the heart and head. But most people underestimate the impact of the emotional side, studies show.