Homeward Bound

Spring has arrived and so has home selling season, which means now's the time to start getting your house ready if you're...

Calculating whether or not you can afford to buy a house means examining your budget, spending habits, and how a mortgage...

The inventory of homes for sale has been lower than normal for years now. There are a number of reasons for this. One factor...

Lending standards aren't fixed. That means qualifying for a mortgage can be easier – or more difficult – depending on when...

The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index is among the most closely followed measures of U.S. home prices. The index, released...

Whether or not you think now is a good time to buy a house may depend on your age. According to a newly released survey from...

The Mortgage Bankers Association's monthly measure of credit availability keeps track of how easy or difficult it is for...

Naturally, affordability is a top factor among home buyers. After all, whether or not you can afford to buy a home is the...

Fannie Mae's most recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index finds Americans optimistic about mortgage rates. In fact, the survey...