Purchase

Mortgage rates slid further this week, as the conforming 30-year fixed loan fell below the 3% mark for the first time in the 50 years Freddie Mac has tracked this information.

The number of pending sales dropped annually in 17 of the top 35 metro areas, data show.

From the Midwest to mid-Atlantic, here's a look at 12 housing markets where first-time homebuyers find the most affordability, according to NerdWallet.

From the Southeast to the Midwestern plains, here's a look at the 12 cities where first-time homebuyers can afford the largest share of houses for sale, according to First American.

From Big Sky Country to the peaks of Colorado, here's a look at the metro areas offering owners the most stability and appreciation in home prices over the past 25 years.

While income growth and declining mortgage rates have boosted affordability nationwide, not all markets are experiencing the shift.

As the bond market drives yields down because of the economic turmoil, mortgage rates moved in concert.

Many local markets are faring even worse than the national landscape.

Here's a look at seven mortgage lending trends that will shape the housing market this year.

With prices plateauing, the time to purchase a home could be now.

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in 10 months, bringing good news for house hunters as spring's home buying season approaches, according to Freddie Mac.

These areas have slower home price appreciation and more favorable mortgage rate and wage conditions.

Clients can save an average of $2,500 off the sales price by striking at the right time.

Clients on the hunt for a new home may find they have more leverage at the negotiating table.

House hunters and sellers have been busy in these cities this summer.

From Washington to Baltimore, here's a look at the 12 best housing markets for homebuyer purchasing power, where median house values and mortgage rates are more favorable.

Some cities do actually offer workers that ideal mix of affordability and short commute time if you venture just a little outside city center.

The competitive spring purchasing season is driving home prices higher.

Since the bottom of the housing market in 2012, home prices have increased 75% but wages have only increased 13%.

More than half of the country's top housing markets are considered overvalued.