Do Interest Rates Matter to the Average Person?
Swiss lender UBS Group said low interest rates have created a housing bubble in key cities worldwide with Vancouver and London most at risk. Is the U.S. next?
Freddie Mac Announces New Mortgage Risk-Sharing Program
Learn about Freddie Mac's new pilot program to share the financial risk of backing new mortgages among private mortgage insurance companies.
Ask Brianna: Will I ever be able to afford a house?
"Ask Brianna" is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out.
US average 30-year mortgage rate declines to 3.48 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week.
Many Continue To Rent Despite Favorable Interest Rates
Discover why many people find renting more budget-friendly than a monthly mortgage payment, despite interest rates being lower than they have been for years.
US home construction slumped in August; big dip in the South
Southern homebuilders pulled back on construction in August, causing the pace of housing starts nationwide to fall to their lowest level in three months.
Experts Caution Unmarried Couples Against Mortgage Debt
Learn why experts are advising unmarried couples to speak to an attorney before applying for a mortgage together.
Ahead of the Bell: US home construction
The Commerce Department reports on August U.S. home construction Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
US average 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 3.50 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week, with the benchmark 30-year loan reaching its highest level since June.
Long-term US mortgage rates decline this week
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week.
US average 30-year mortgage rate declines to 3.44 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week.
US average 30-year mortgage rate rises to 3.46 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week amid expectations in financial markets that an increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve may be on the horizon.
The Best, Worst Cities for Homeowners
We examined 8 different categories to come up with our rankings.
Long-term US mortgage rates unchanged this week
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates didn't budge this week, remaining at historically low levels that continue to lure prospective home buyers.
Average US 30-year mortgage rate unchanged at 3.43 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates didn't budge this week, remaining at historically low levels that continue to lure prospective home buyers.
5 Things to Know When Buying a Foreclosed Home
Buying a foreclosure or short sale can be tricky. Follow these steps to ease the process.
Bold moves, tepid gains: Have central banks met their limit?
The world's key central banks have worked themselves into contortions to try to rev up economic growth, raise inflation and coax consumers and businesses to borrow and spend more.
The hidden risk to the economy in corporate balance sheets
America has a debt problem, but it's not what you think.
Ask Brianna: Should I keep renting or buy a house?
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Toll Brothers: Americans on the Move as Home Values Rise
Quarterly earnings surged 58%, and the luxury homebuilder says rising home values are encouraging Americans to move.