Purchase

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.

Here's a look at cities where homebuyers are getting the best bang for their housing buck.

In these markets, where the median sales price is under $200,000, affordable homes are within reach.

Home prices in nearly half of all major markets are still below their pre-crisis peaks. Here's a look at 12 cities on the verge of crossing that threshold.

Home values grew in all 50 states in February, but their appreciation is expected to slow within the next year, according to CoreLogic.

Healthy wage growth in some locations is offsetting increasing rates and housing prices.

Here's a look at the 10 housing markets with the biggest gap between growth in home prices and wages that could indicate a housing bubble is forming.

Homebuyers are most likely to slow their purchases or stay on course if mortgage rates rise above a certain benchmark, but some could act more quickly or drop out.

Here's a look at the top 10 markets where it's more affordable to buy a home than rent a three-bedroom property.

Limited competition, lower prices and plentiful inventory give buyers the upper hand in these real estate markets.

Regulatory changes that ended popular deductions could prompt homeowners in high-tax states to consider relocating, a survey finds.