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Most of the pandemic-era forbearance options for struggling homeowners have come to an end, but a pot of money allocated by Congress is still available for those who need aid. Learn more here.

Struggling homeowners can get between $15,000 and $80,000 from pot of federal money While many homeowners are on their way toward financial recovery after the worst days of the pandemic, the need for help continues.

Not only does the spring housing market look like it'll be red-hot, there's a chance this goes down as the hottest spring homebuying season ever. Check out this article to see why.

What to expect in the 2022 spring housing market, as told by 3 charts The spring housing market looks like it'll be ugly for would-be home buyers. Here's why.

A rising number of foreclosures isn’t causing any concern for economists. Take a look at this article to see why “zombie” properties continue to represent only a minuscule part of the housing stock.

‘Zombie’ Foreclosures Not Spooking Market Even as foreclosure activity rise from the very low numbers of a year ago, housing vacancies remain a trickle.

As energy costs and home prices continue to rise, more Americans are choosing to live off-grid. That means living independently without relying on public utilities for power. Here's what you can expect from an off-grid lifestyle.

The Guide to Off-Grid Homes Living off-grid means living independently without relying on public utilities for power. Here's what you can expect from an off-grid lifestyle.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said the central bank intends to raise interest rates this spring. Will the move be enough to halt surging home prices? Learn more here.

What to expect from the housing market now that the Fed has signaled rate hikes Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said the central bank intends to raise interest rates this spring — but will the move be enough to halt surging home prices?

If you want a quiet house, adding more insulation might do the trick. Take a look at this article to see why soundproofing is becoming more popular.

Is Soundproof Insulation Worth the Cost? If you want a quiet house, adding more insulation might do the trick.

Fewer homes were built last month as builders reported material bottlenecks that were slowing the pipeline of adding more new home inventory. Learn more in this article.

Supply Chain Woes Slowing Home Builders Housing starts fell last month as builders reported material bottlenecks as they worked to fulfill rising new-home demand.

When selling a house as-is, you need to be aware of what's involved with this type of sale and how much you could potentially lose. Learn more in this article.

How Does Selling a House As-Is Work? When selling a house as-is, you need to be aware of what's involved with this type of sale and how much you could potentially lose.

Simple kitchen and bath improvements can leave home shoppers swooning over a listing, according to a new study. Check out this article to learn more!

What to Update Before Selling Freshly painted kitchen cabinets can make house hunters swoon over a home, a study finds.

Total supply and new listings are at record lows, and that means that what is on the market now is selling fast. Really fast. Take a look at this article for some insight for homebuyers.

Homes are selling faster than ever before, and the spring market is just around the corner Homes are selling incredibly fast due to fierce competition and record-low supply of homes for sale.

As mortgage rates rise, prices should moderate, but low inventory will continue to be a problem. Read the article below to see how this will affect the housing market this year.

Experts predict what the 2022 housing market will bring Prices should moderate but low inventory will continue to be a problem.

A recent report showed that nearly one-quarter (24%) of first-time homebuyers are using stimulus money for their down payment. Check out this article to learn more.

1 in 4 First-Time Homebuyers Used Covid Stimulus Money For Down Payments in U.S. National property broker Redfin is reporting that nearly one-quarter (24%) of first-time homebuyers are using stimulus money for their down payment in the U.S. Stimulus money is the second-most common way of accumulating money for a down payment, after saving directly from paychecks.