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Affordable housing is a reality right now, thanks to low mortgage rates. But with housing shortages and rising prices, affordability might not last long.

Next year will be a big one for first-time homebuyers. According to new data, up to 9.2 million first-time buyers will hit the market between 2020 and 2022.

Home sellers are raking in the dough. According to new data, average seller returns have hit 34.5 percent — their highest point since the Great Recession.

Rising mortgage rates might not be as big of a deal as they seem. Anxious buyers could actually be missing out on great deals right now. Here's why.

For-sale housing inventory is still painfully low. According to new data, it dropped 6.4 percent over the year, hitting its lowest point in six years.

Leading housing authorities give mortgage and refinance rate predictions for 2020.

How do Millennials and Gen Zers feel about buying a home? According to a new study, they're pretty optimistic (and a bit fearful).

Don’t want to pay full listing price? According to a new forecast, you may not have to — especially if you choose the right location.

If you already own a home, then you’re in luck. According to a new study, home values made their biggest climb in five years last month.

DIYing can be a smart way to save money. But according to a study, not all DIY projects are created equally.

2020 mortgage rates forecast: What do the experts say we can expect in terms of real estate financing costs?

Payment-to-income ratios are down, and in early September, housing affordability hit a 32-month high, according to new data.

Three in five Americans think they might not qualify for a mortgage. But their odds are better than they think. Learn how to qualify with any background.

The hottest housing markets aren't big cities or metros. According to new data, they’re smaller, outlying cities with more affordable housing.

According to new data, the share of renters who are burdened by their housing costs has hit its highest rate in five years.

Do you have some home improvements in mind? Then choose carefully. According to a new survey, some projects spark more joy than others.

Low mortgage rates have spurred a refinance surge with Millennials, accounting for 25 percent of the group's loan activity in August. 

Normally when home prices go up, mortgage payments go up. But not in 2019. Learn how low rates have led to smaller payments, even on pricier homes.

House prices have been rising steadily for a while now, but there are still some pockets of affordability for would-be homebuyers.