4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (215+ words) “I thought, ‘Oh, the down payment and closing costs and those kinds of things are going to be the most expensive part of buying a house, and it ain't,” says Ashley Ayala. As housing affordability continues to be a big…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (359+ words) An Idaho man is preparing for a move that has more to do with family than finances. He plans to sell his home in Bonners Ferry for around $500,000 to $550,000 and move about 90 minutes south to Coeur d’Alene,......

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (901+ words) When families with kids are buying a home, factors such as the number of bedrooms, school district quality, and neighborhood safety are usually top of mind. For many parents, walkability is also key—even if it comes with a higher…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (220+ words) As we head into a lighter week for economic releases, the Realtor.com economic research team is tracking critical data points to gauge the direction of the late-summer housing market. The week kicks off on Monday as senior economist Joel…...

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3+ week, 3+ day ago   (652+ words) Home renovation shows can make buying a fixer-upper look like a fun way to turn an outdated property into a dream home. However, personal finance expert Dave Ramsey has spent enough time renovating old houses to have a very different…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (392+ words) According to a new report from Redfin, 14% of home-sale agreements that went under contract nationwide in July fell through. That’s the highest share in nearly three years on a seasonally adjusted basis and up from 13.7% a month earlier, Redfin said....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (273+ words) I’m not buying a house this year. And honestly? I’m okay with that. Because I’ve realized something: being ready to buy a home …...

4+ week, 11+ hour ago   (817+ words) Helicopter parents are replacing hovering with Hoovering when their children go to college. As The Washington Post reports, affluent families are splashing out on cleaning, laundry, meal-prep and moving services for college-age kids, even if it makes their kids uncomfortable....

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (590+ words) Mid-August inventory increased as demand softened with mortgage rates above 6.64%, though rates remain under 7% due to improved spreads. New listings are in seasonal decline, and pending sales and purchase apps have recently turned slightly negative year over year. AI Summary…...