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Thinking of investing that windfall in the stock market, rather than paying off your mortgage? You may want to think again.

Finding yourself in a bidding war can be a big disappointment — especially if you had your heart set on the home. Here are three sure-fire ways to win out.

Rents largely remained static last month, but according to a new analysis, about a quarter of renters are still having problems affording their payment.

The national rate of foreclosure has officially hit its lowest point in at least 20 years. And overall underwater mortgages are down, too.

Americans are sitting on tons of home equity, but recent data shows the use of HELOCs has hit its lowest point in 15 years.

On the hunt for the best place to buy a home? It might be Grand Rapids, Memphis, or even Tucson — but it all depends on your generation. 

Thinking of renting out a room for extra cash? Then vet your tenants carefully. Homeowners are evicting renters more often than you think.

FHA mortgage insurance will remain steady in 2020. Here's what that mean for homeowners and home buyers. Some can still get rid of FHA MIP this year.

There’s a reason why housing inventory is so low: Homeowners are staying in their homes longer than ever. According to a new analysis, homeowners in some cities are staying put for over two decades.

Mortgage fees vary greatly from lender to lender — and apparently from place to place. Average fees range anywhere from just $500 nearly $7,000. 

Want that new house move-in ready, but not prepared to put in the work? Offerpad has you covered with its newest feature.

A small town often means lower housing costs and a better quality of life. Want to buy a house in one of these idyllic spots? Then head to Kansas.

Could you do general home maintenance tasks without the help of Google? According to a new analysis, very few Americans can.

According to a new analysis, negative mortgage rates just may be possible on American soil.

NBER study says Trump tweets might have an impact on Federal Reserve policy. That could mean lower mortgage rates, but potentially dangerous consequences.

If your home is in a high-crime area or near a waste management facility, prison, or former meth lab, then you’ll probably have trouble selling it. According to a new analysis, these are just some of the spooky features that send homebuyers running for the hills.

Mortgage rates are starting the feel the effects of another Fed rate cut. What does a lower Fed rate mean for your mortgage?

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.