Many home buyers used the coronavirus as an excuse to get away from it all. After the pandemic's initial onset, interest in small towns and rural areas spiked, as more Americans looked to move somewhere where they could have more space for the same money. The increased interest in suburbs …

The typical home sold in March was on the market for just 18 days, according to the National Association of Realtors' most recent existing-home sales report. That's down from 29 days last year at the same time. It's also a record low. Lawrence Yun, NAR's chief economist, says buyers remain …

In a normal year, homeowners who want to sell can strategize when the best time for them to list their home might be. For example, it's generally considered less optimal to put a home up for sale during the dead of winter or the holiday season. But with a pandemic …

When there are more home buyers than homes for sale, that's a seller's market. Homeowners can get top dollar for their homes, since buyers have fewer options to choose from. That's the case in today's market. And, according to Fannie Mae's most recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index, Americans are noticing. …

One of the primary purposes of a house is protection from the elements. After all, we all want to feel safe at home – and shelter from harsh weather is a big part of that. But how many home buyers are thinking about extreme weather conditions when looking at listings? …

Home prices have been increasing for a while now. But that doesn't necessarily mean homeownership is unaffordable. In fact, according to a recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions, buying a home in today's market is still more affordable than historical averages in 52 percent of counties. That means, a majority …

When it comes time to make a move, you first have to decide whether you'll rent or buy your next place. For most of us, this decision is primarily a financial one. Surveys consistently show a majority of Americans say they hope to own their own home one day. Which …

Mortgage rates have recently started to increase again, after hovering at or just above record lows for months. And with most economists predicting the economy will boom – as more Americans are vaccinated and COVID-related restrictions are lifted – there is an expectation that they'll climb even higher. But despite …

The typical home for sale was on the market just 20 days in February, according to new data released by the National Association of Realtors. That's a record low and down from 36 days last year at the same time. But while elevated demand from buyers plays a role, too …