A new survey finds most owners still value homeownership, but hidden expenses and market pressure are fueling second thoughts.
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.
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.
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.
County mortgage stress jumped sharply in several places, but experts say delinquency alone does not predict home prices.
Families buying new houses in the Inland Empire are finding fewer standard policies, heavier deductibles and more dependence on the state FAIR Plan or surplus lines insurers.
A Reddit discussion highlights how an aging roof can turn an online home insurance quote into a follow-up inspection, repair demand, or policy change.