"Already eroding foundational assumptions." New report reveals worsening crisis that could force thousands of Americans out of their homes: 'Now on the front lines' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The term “house poor” is going viral after a woman broke down sobbing over the financial burden of owning a home.

In four California metros, median earners would need six-figure raises to afford the mortgage on a typical home.

Mortgage rates holding stubbornly above 6.6% leave many people stuck with higher monthly costs and no path to refinance ...

A May buyer’s estimated house payment of $4,700 is off 3% in a year. Still, that burden has tripled in 10 years.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former ...

Paying off your mortgage before retirement isn't always the best move. Explore seven scenarios where keeping your home loan could benefit your financial future.

Fewer cities have average home prices that pass the "30% rule," a common test of affordability. Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and ...

As the summer selling season is here, home loan applications saw a slight uptick in activity after a decline the week prior.

While most conventional loans aren’t assumable, loans backed by the FHA and VA are—if certain conditions are met.

Your renewal statement If your mortgage contract is with a federally regulated financial institution, such as a bank, the lender must provide you with a renewal statement at least 21 days before the ...

Gen Z homeowners are facing several challenges, and many said that they underestimated what owning a house really costs.