“I started to learn how to attack things on our credit reports that did not look great in the eyes of lenders,” said Nyeisha Brooks, a first-time homeowner.

More homes are up for sale, but potential buyers have economic uncertainty-induced cold feet. Plus: shrimp, federal food aid and rent subsidies.

For many sellers, the need to move is more important than keeping a low-interest mortgage.

The lawsuit alleged that, in the early days of the pandemic, Wells Fargo put hundreds of thousands of mortgages into forbearance — sometimes without the borrowers even knowing it or asking for it.

For many millennials, the answer has an overwhelming impact on how they feel about the economy.

With stocks down lately, some folks are spending less. But more consumers may feel bolstered by healthy home values and a stable job market.

The average age of a homebuyer is also going up.

Applications for mortgages at Bank of America increased about 20% more than typical between January and March. Here’s what that says about the housing market.

Amid elevated interest rates and high costs, millennials and older members of Gen Z made no gains in owning homes in 2024, Redfin data shows.

New residential building permits are down. High prices on building materials could further slow new construction.