Some Highlights

• With ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that'll create a flood of foreclosures. Here's why that's unlikely.
• Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures were going to rise a lot, more people would need to be late on their payments.
• Since most are paying on time, a wave isnt

In todays housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than theyve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents to find less expensive homes. And with newly built homes making up a historically large

The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people wont be able to afford their mortgage payments. And thats creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon. While its true that

If youre a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe thats because you dont want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home. If thats your biggest hurdle, understanding your equity may be exactly what you need to help you feel more comfortable making your move.

What Equity Is and How It

Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if youre thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy Analytics provides insight into where people are searching for homes and what theyre prioritizing most right now. That information could help you plan your own

Some Highlights

• Looking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and theyre rising again nationally.
• If youve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about home prices crashing, this rebound is good news.
• Connect with a local real estate agent so you know whats

Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they dont think people are buying homes right now. If thats you, know that even though the housing market has slowed compared to the frenzy of a couple of years ago, it isnt at a standstill. Contrary to what you may believe, buyers are still active and plenty of homes are selling right

Buying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner, to customizing your homes features, there are a lot of benefits. But navigating the complexities of buying a home thats under construction can also be a bit overwhelming. This is where a skilled real estate agent can make all the

Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today.

You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why thats a perk when you go to sell your house. This graph from Calculated Risk can help put that into

If youre a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the unicorn years, youve likely gained more than you think.

According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average homeowner has more than $274,000 in equity right