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Introduction Buying a first home is a major financial and logistical milestone for U.S. households. According to the National Association…

Introduction Many U.S. homeowners are surprised to see their monthly mortgage payment change—even when they have a fixed interest rate.…

Introduction When U.S. households evaluate whether they can afford to buy a home, the mortgage payment often becomes the primary…

Introduction The decision to rent or buy a home is one of the most consequential housing choices U.S. households make.…

Introduction One of the most common questions U.S. homebuyers ask is: “How much house can I really afford?” The answer…

Introduction Down payments are one of the most discussed—and misunderstood—elements of the U.S. homebuying process. Popular narratives often suggest that…

Dozens of New Jersey towns ask the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a March 15 affordable housing deadline, warning they…

Home prices continued to climb across much of the United States in the final quarter of 2025, with values increasing…

Introduction Budgeting is often discussed as a personal finance skill, but at a national level it reflects how U.S. households…

The newly approved Fiscal Year 2026 federal spending package includes significant funding for key housing programs aimed at expanding affordability,…