Real Estate

Student loan borrowers owe an average of $34,500—$8,500 more than the typical down payment on a home.

As signs of a slowdown cause economists concern, the housing market has stayed consistent, says the Federal Reserve.

Housing shortages worsen in multiple price points despite mortgage rates moving lower.

Developers are wooing buyers interested in wellness by touting homes with purified air and water, among other amenities.

Long & Foster’s fragrance has notes of champagne rose, lavender leaves, rhubarb, and subtle profiles of lemon to convey cleanliness.

The “greige” trend may not be the best fit for this space of the home.

Millennials and younger Gen Xers that freelance or have telecommuting jobs are more likely to move out of urban job centers.

Nearby transportation options significantly boost commercial and residential property prices, an NAR study shows.

A federal investigation reveals that the bank held onto hundreds of foreclosed properties for too long, starving the market of inventory.

The new company, Doorstead, envisions “Uber-izing each step of the property management life cycle.”

Realtor.com® identifies the cities with the most transactions for flips and rental properties.

The company has chosen songs fitting for every step of homeownership, from house hunting to moving day to hosting dinner parties.

While a slowdown in the real estate market precipitated the Great Recession, economic turbulence this time around doesn’t correlate with falling home sales.

Buyer traffic in brick-and-mortar retailers is expected to surge, with the average adult expected to spend $683 on holiday-related items this year, a new report shows.

Warm weather and low taxes continue to have a big pull on where retirees are choosing to settle down.

On average, commuters are spending 20 more minutes a week commuting than they did a decade ago. It may not sound like a big difference, but it can really add up.

Bungalo hopes to take the scary part out of buying a home through the launch of “paranormal inspection reports.”

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 8 basis points this week. Home buyers are responding.

More consumers are feeling richer, which is fueling a stronger demand for getaway homes.

The agency pledges $75 million to boost development of supportive homes.