Affordability challenges are rampant for home buyers due to the perfect storm of low inventory, high demand, rising prices and mortgage rates stubbornly stuck above 6 percent. For first-time buyers, ...

Minority groups often face unique challenges when buying a home. Fortunately, there are specialized mortgage programs designed to help underserved buyers overcome these hurdles. Evan Harlow, real ...

For cash-strapped, lower-income homebuyers, the housing market is a tough place to be. And it’s only becoming more uncomfortable in 2026. A new federal rule has changed the eligibility targets for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Closing costs can be complicated, especially when hidden fees start popping up. Most buyers spend months planning for their down ...

You’ve found a home, settled on a price with the seller and secured a mortgage loan. Yet, as you approach the closing, you’re concerned about mounting expenses and those pesky closing costs. The ...