New Home Sales Flat, Affordability Worries Linger

New Home Sales Flat, Affordability Worries Linger

Elevated mortgage rates and higher building costs are sidelining buyers, pushing up supply and leading builders to lean on incentives. WASHINGTON – High mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty continue to deter many potential home buyers...
What Baby Boomers and Millennials Want in Homes

What Baby Boomers and Millennials Want in Homes

Millennials often prioritize open layouts, smart features and lifestyle needs, while Boomers seek low-maintenance, traditional homes with long-term investment value. CHICAGO – Boomers and Millennials often hunt for homes in the same neighborhoods, but they are looking...
NAR Launches Guides for Moving, VA Home Loans

NAR Launches Guides for Moving, VA Home Loans

By Amy Connolly New resources by the National Association of Realtors make moving easier with smart packing tips and help veterans navigate the VA Home Loan Guaranty to buy a home. ORLANDO, Fla. — Buying a home and preparing for a move just got a little easier, thanks...
Not Your Parents’ Housing Market

Not Your Parents’ Housing Market

By Andrew Dorn Today’s housing market features older buyers, fewer first-timers, rising prices and investor competition, making homeownership tougher for younger generations. NEW YORK— Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the “American dream,” but...
Saving For Short-, Medium- And Long-Term Goals

Saving For Short-, Medium- And Long-Term Goals

By Mallika Mitra Saving for a home starts with covering basics like emergency funds and debt, then building a down payment fund through budgeting and smart savings tools. NEW YORK – Staying motivated to save for an upcoming vacation with friends or a wedding may be...