The right improvements could trim energy costs by up to 35% annually, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Read more »

You don’t need seven figures in your bank account to buy a house in certain seaside locales.  Read more »

Some cities are taking up ordinances that would prohibit being denied housing based on a criminal conviction. Read more »

Those who are utilizing these aid programs often have little to nothing invested in the down payment of their house purchase. This has some housing analysts concerned. Read more »

The phrase is being used by real estate pros to describe problematic spaces that turn off buyers.  Read more »

A new trend is emerging in the tiny-home movement—and it's making an even bigger splash. Read more »

Industry looks for more ways to improve indoor air quality for health-conscious homeowners. Read more »

“All parties fully understand the important role the FHA program plays in helping middle-class Americans access home financing, and this resolution allows the parties to move ahead together,” says a mediator in the case. Read more »

While both sexes need more education on loan options, women in particular aren't shopping around enough for savings, a new study says. Read more »

Some of the biggest fads today could make homes harder to sell tomorrow, agents warn. Read more »