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It seems the recently passed tax legislation may have some hidden benefits for this year’s home buyers. According to a new report, the changes could slow home price growth by as much as 4 percent.

Finding the right home buying partners is now easier than ever, thanks to a brand new mortgage-specific search engine. Dubbed Vendor Surf, the tool lets buyers find companies in 75 different categories to help with their home purchase and mortgage process.

If you want a low-risk home purchase, steer clear of Florida. The Sunshine State claims 10 of the nation’s 16 riskiest housing markets — markets where prices are outpacing incomes and rents are more affordable than mortgages.

Amazon Alexa users can now use their device to make payments on their Rocket Mortgage loans, among other mortgage-related tasks.

The Fed hiked rates for just the fifth time since the financial crisis. What does that mean for mortgage rates?

The mortgage experience is not completely equal for the male versus female Millennial homebuyer.

While the mortgage application is still about as much fun as a DMV appointment for most, at the end of the day, borrowers are happy with their lenders and their home loans.

Housing inventory is rising in many markets. That should increase the supply of affordable homes for new buyers.

Home prices have risen alarmingly recently, putting pressure on first-time buyers to find affordable properties. But things might be improving for those trying to buy a home this year.

Fannie Mae and Freddie mac loan limits will go up in 2018 for most borrowers. find out about your area's loan limit here.

Builders are confident and doing well, and new home construction is up. This is good news for buyers who are looking for affordable homes

Mortgage refinancing is popular again, as interest rates fall.

Mortgage customer satisfaction: what do homebuyers and homeowners want, and who delivers it best?

Tax reform is trying to make its way through Congress. If passed, what would it mean for the everyday home buyer and home owner?

An increase in new home construction is good for today's homebuyers.

Affordable housing is widely available and historically high in all but three states, according to new data.

Rising rents don't just make monthly existence hard for enters. They harm the economy for many of the rest of us.