The Fed will tell us this afternoon where it thinks general interest rates will move in the future. That could be huge for mortgage rates.

Buying your first home can feel like an impossible dream in today’s tough market, but you might be surprised that you qualify ...

First-time home buyers are biding their time, put off by high mortgage rates. But is that a mistake they'll later regret?

We estimate home prices you might be able to afford on a $70,000 annual salary based on common lending assumptions.

Renting out your pool or another of your home's leisure amenities can be a lucrative side hustle. But is it worth the hassle?

Markets are concerned about section 899, a provision buried in the tax and spending bill. But are they overreacting?

"Israel launched a stunning series of strikes on Friday morning against Iran’s nuclear program, killing three of the nation’s security chiefs," reported The New York Times overnight. "The wide-ranging ...

Maximum DTIs go up to 50% or even higher, but a lot depends on the rest of your loan file. The math is easy. To find your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI, for a mortgage just divide your debt payments by ...

"Treasury yields drop by most in a week after milder-than-expected May CPI and solid [Treasury] auction," was a headline on Marketwatch soon after markets closed yesterday afternoon. As is so often ...

A few weeks ago, a CNN Business e-newsletter delivered a memorable simile. Well, not memorable enough for us to remember it word for word, but it roughly said: The stock market is your fun friend ...