The average time to close on a purchase loan inched up slightly last month.

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The inventory of high-end homes is rising, which means buyers may be able to score more bargains.

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Mortgage rates sank to the lowest point since the start of 2015 but that still wasn’t enough incentive to get home buyers moving last week.

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However, several bills are in the works that would expand an existing pilot which factors in non-traditional criteria like rent payments in their credit modeling.

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When helping your clients weigh the pros and cons of a home, make sure to include information about commuting time.

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As housing prices climb, seniors looking to save are on the lookout for a roomie.
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