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2021 was a tough housing market. Will things improve in 2022? Read our housing market predictions from 7 real estate experts to find out.

Many buyers and homeowners are wondering whether we're headed toward another housing market crash. Here are 5 reasons we're not.

Investment property and second home loans should be getting cheaper, as the FHFA has paused a rule that was increasing rates and fees.

The HIRO program (high-LTV refinance option) lets homeowners refinance into today's low mortgage rates with little or no equity and easier documentation.

If your home was damaged during winter storm Uri, you might be eligible for federal aid. Here's a list of current Texas disaster relief programs.

Is now a good time to buy a house? Low rates will help some first-time buyers, but COVID will hinder others. Here's what you should know.

It might seem harder to close on a mortgage during the COVID-19 pandemic. But new rules have made parts of the closing process easier than ever.

Sellers typically have the advantage over home buyers in summer. But could COVID-19 flip the housing market? Experts weigh in on both sides.

Falling mortgage rates might not help borrowers this time . Lenders are pulling loan programs, refusing to lock rates, and raising credit score minimums.

Though the start of 2020 has had its challenges, it also has a new silver lining: increased housing affordability in many markets.

If buying a new construction property is on your radar in 2020, you can expect a walk-in closet, low-E windows, and energy-efficient lighting.

Single and ready to buy a home? According to a new analysis, single homeownership is at its highest rate since at least 1900.

Home value growth is finally on the rise again. In fact, according to newly released data, home values are up nearly 4% from just one year ago.

According to a new analysis, The recent drop in mortgage rates has caused a spike in overall housing affordability — especially in Dallas.

While the coronavirus outbreak is certainly no good news, it appears there may be a silver lining to look forward to — at least for hopeful homebuyers.

Thanks to record-low mortgage rates, refinancing activity has jumped in recent weeks — especially with older-aged Millennials.

If worries of the coronavirus have you shying away from buying that dream house, one one brokerage has you covered.

The American Dream is alive and well. A whopping 84% say owning a home is a priority, while nearly 40% plan to buy a house in the next five years.

Want to list your house soon? According to a new study, homes listed in April and May sell the fastest and bring in the most profits.

Buying a home? Then head to the Midwest. According to a new survey, that's where the nation's happiest recent homebuyers are located.