When it comes to buying and selling homes, new rules are about to be put in play, five months after the National Association of Realtors agreed to a blockbuster settlement over how its 1.5 million ...

The experts we spoke to recommend budgeting 10% to 20% of the purchase price for upgrades. For older, vacant, or neglected homes, renovation costs can hit 50% or more, with some of the repairs needed ...

Buying a house is expensive, with average home sales prices surging in recent years. But there are deals to be had if you're willing to be flexible on geography. A wide range of factors contribute to ...

Four government and private-sector metrics show home prices alone didn’t come close to doubling. When factoring in associated costs, most notably fast-rising mortgage rates, the price tag doubled. See ...

Buying a home is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime. In today’s market of high mortgage rates, low inventory, and high prices, that big financial decision can quickly become ...

Summer is just around the corner — and with it, peak moving season. Are you weighing whether to re-sign your lease or start looking to buy a home? There’s a litany of factors to consider, from your ...

Understand when it makes sense to co-buy with a non-spousal partner Nick Gallo has been a financial content marketer and journalist for over six years. He has deep expertise in credit-related topics, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. To rent or buy a home is a significant decision. It ...