Housing markets

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%.

Those who can't downsize can still rent out a portion of their property to help cover expenses.

Despite a national trend of declining volume, a spike in foreclosure activity in these local markets has created a number of hot spots.

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

Baby boomers are holding more mortgage debt than the retirees before them. But sometimes, that can be a smart financial strategy.

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

The new tax law has nearly doubled the standard deduction and limits the deduction for state and local taxes, making it less likely for taxpayers to itemize their deductions.

A new survey finds that three-quarters of baby boomers expect to postpone retirement due to a unrealistic expectations of medical expenses, among other reasons.

Rents have increased an average of 3% annually over the 14-year time period of the study, while incomes have declined .1% annually.

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.

In which cities are single-family house rentals growing faster than apartment rentals? Find out.

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.

The next recession is more likely to have a regional impact than a nationwide one.

Borrowers can still use the allowance as long as it’s for home improvements.

In just the first six weeks of the year, about 1.4 million borrowers lost the interest rate incentive to refinance.

Here's a look at the housing markets where supply is shrinking the most.