How Much Does It Cost To Buy a House Today? The Latest Facts and Figures, Explained

By Janet SirotoJan 25, 2022 (Getty Images) Buying a home is very likely the largest and most important purchase you will ever make—and the prospect may seem more daunting today than ever. Odds are, you’ve heard that the housing market is blazingly hot right now....

‘Help! Buyers Are Stalking My Home!’ The Weird World of Unsolicited Offers

By Janet SirotoJan 18, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re one of those lucky people who own a home in a “hot” area, it’s a pretty sweet feeling. You made a good real estate call. If you decide to sell, all signs point to it being an easy and lucrative transaction. It’s all...

New-Home Construction Surges Higher Amid Higher Lumber Prices—in All but One Region of the U.S.

By Jacob PassyDec 16, 2021 (Getty Images) The numbers: Housing starts surge higher U.S. home builders started construction on homes at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.68 million in November, representing a nearly 12% increase from the previous month, the U.S....