With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game ...

As of Thursday, Freddie Mac data shows the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.19%, down from 6.27% last week.

A good starting point is to know how much house you can afford. A monthly mortgage payment weighs heavily on your budget.

"My dream has always been to buy a house. Once we got in, the slew of shortcuts the contractor took cost us thousands in ...

Higher rates and limited inventory may make today’s housing market feel daunting, but preparation, patience and strategy are key. Whether it’s negotiating seller concessions, improving credit, or ...

Goodliffe said: “One of the biggest mistakes first-time buyers make is falling for conditional selling. You don’t have to use the estate agent’s broker or solicitor, no matter how much pressure they ...

The 22-day government shutdown is halting federally backed home loans, leaving many buyers unable to close on their homes.

Sam and Bekah lifted their carpet expecting dust—instead, they found a pristine parquet floor that’s gone viral on Instagram.