Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a whopping 7.23% in August, an eye-watering number for anyone looking to buy a house. And many prospective homebuyers have decided that if they have to pay ...

If your family has grown, but your house hasn’t, you may be facing questions about your housing arrangements. Buying an existing home is one option. But there are other options too. A home renovation ...

New home construction in the U.S. plunged in August to a three-year low, according to data released on Tuesday, as high mortgage rates, increased cost of labor and the price of building homes took a ...

If you’re planning on building your own home rather than purchasing an existing house, you will likely need home-building insurance during the initial phases of your project. This type of coverage is ...

Home building in the U.S. rose by almost 10% in February, buoyed by a growth in apartment construction as well as a small increase in single-family home starts. This could signal two things: first, ...

The economics of the housing market, and the local rules that shape it, have squeezed out entry-level homes. By Emily Badger Emily Badger likes talking to home builders about economics and to ...

Interested in buying a new-construction home? You’re far from alone: A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that more than 3 in 5 homebuyers would prefer to purchase ...