Homeownership
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Latest Articles
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The surprising reasons home prices have held up in this recession
U.S. home prices rarely fall during recessions, and the latest downturn follows that pattern.
4 min read Sep 25, 2020 -
‘Missing middle’ homes could ease affordability squeeze, architect says
As home prices continue to outpace income gains, going back to the past may be the answer.
5 min read Aug 25, 2020 -
Survey: More than a third of Americans have delayed financial milestones because of pandemic
Buying a home or car and getting married are among the goals people are postponing.
3 min read Jul 15, 2020 -
Summer housing market picks up as states reopen
Home purchase applications may actually top last year, group predicts.
3 min read Jun 22, 2020 -
Survey: Most Americans say personal finances haven’t improved under President Trump
Just 17 percent say their finances have improved under Trump, Bankrate’s survey finds.
4 min read Jun 15, 2020 -
How to negotiate a home purchase in a seller’s market
The pandemic has tightened home inventory even more, so forget lowball offers in most places.
4 min read May 29, 2020 -
Home-pricing hacks: How homebuyers can pay less and sellers can get more
How to set listing prices and other secrets of consumer behavior revealed.
3 min read May 27, 2020 -
Spring homebuying season is all but canceled — but will it hurt home values?
Home values will take a hit if COVID-19 drags on, experts predict.
5 min read May 01, 2020 -
Home seller gains slip in first quarter as home-price growth cools
Sellers get a little less and buyers pay a little less.
1 min read May 06, 2019 -
I’ve changed my mind about selling my home. Can I back out of the sale contract?
Homeowners often get seller’s remorse. It can be an expensive affliction.
3 min read Oct 31, 2017