Housing markets

From New York to Seattle, here's a look at cities with the best client purchasing power for the competitive spring home sales market.

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.

House prices in the area, already home to Bank of America and Wells Fargo’s East Coast hub, have jumped almost 50% since 2012 and rents downtown have soared.

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.

Being a homeowner may not be the most cost efficient move in some areas.

People in this cohort experienced a major setback during the housing bust just as they were likely to be getting married, starting families and becoming first-time homeowners, says one expert.

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

Some of the changes to rental property rules may be confusing for clients.

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.

Here's a look at the cities where both home purchase prices and monthly rents are starting to ease.

A housing bubble might be brewing in these 12 cities.

Trends show people are buying homes further away from expensive cities.

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

One particular lifestyle choice can have real-world consequences for your client's retirement portfolio.

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.

Home buying “usually doesn’t go as smooth as you read in the books,” says one advisor.

States with unfunded public employee retirement obligations will have to rely on real estate property as their ultimate collateral to deal with the risk.