Whatever the reason, some people must buy, no matter the circumstances. That’s why 4 to 5 million houses change hands every ...

Though she's a lifelong city dweller—first, a childhood spent in Washington D.C., followed by adulthood and family life in ...

The first issue is demand. Lots of Americans would love to buy a home, but they simply can't afford to. Home prices are up nearly 50% since before the pandemic, and mortgage rates are now close to 7%.

Only 26% of builders were cutting home prices, the lowest share since May 2024. A month ago, 30% of builders were cutting prices. The average price cut was 5% in February, unchanged from the ...