Most & Least Expensive Housing-Costs States

Homeowners in Hawaii and California spend the most money on housing, with Hawaii homeowners spending about 50% of their income on mortgages and home energy and California homeowners spending about 43%. Homeowners in Iowa, West Virginia, and Kansas spend less than 19% of their incomes on housing. The

Buying a Home: Steps to Take for Homeownership

Thoughtful planning can help would-be home buyers prepare for the experience. A clear look at finances and budget is a good place to start.

Don't Skip Having an Open House

Open houses can generate traffic, widen the pool of potential buyers, shorten the decision window and support stronger offers, plus reinforce buyer trust.

Average U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.3%

Ending a 3-week slide, it’s up from 6.23% last week, but lower than the 6.76% a year ago. The 15-year FRM rose to 5.64%; it was 5.58% last week and 5.92% a year ago.