A new survey finds most owners still value homeownership, but hidden expenses and market pressure are fueling second thoughts.
Economists and industry executives say the housing market looks more like a correction than a collapse, even as mortgage rates stay elevated.
Grants, forgivable loans and deferred loans can reduce upfront costs, but program rules and lender experience matter.
Borrowing costs are climbing just as fewer Americans are applying for mortgages, signing contracts, and closing on homes.
August data show slower sales, longer listing times, and a widening gap between what sellers ask and what buyers will pay.
Residents say conditions in the apartment complex have worsened while township inspectors, legal aid and federal officials review complaints.
CNBC Select says VA purchase and refinance borrowers are facing a 6.75% average 30-year fixed rate, with lender choice still shaping service, pricing and convenience.
The city council president is asking renters to share housing troubles as Boston considers a public problem-landlord list and higher fines.
Borrowers are facing higher borrowing costs again, with lenders pricing in inflation pressure and a more hawkish Fed outlook.
The initiative is aimed at gig workers and other self-employed New Yorkers who often struggle to document income for a mortgage.