Consumer News Home Buyers Still Balk At High Interest Rates And Rising Prices

Home prices are still high, but they’re getting lower

Home-price cuts are becoming more common as the housing market gradually shifts toward buyers. Typical price reductions still hover around $10,000, ... Read More

You've Been Warned: Waiting For Interest Rates To Drop Before Buying A Home Could Cost You

While waiting for home interest rates to drop might seem smart, it could actually cost you more money in the long run -- here's what to know. Read More

Home buyers turn to adjustable-rate loans to cut costs

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are making a comeback as home buyers seek relief from record housing costs. ARMs offer lower initial payments than fixed-rate loans but carry the risk of higher costs ... Read More

What will happen to home prices in 2026? Here's what experts say buyers should know now.

Homebuyers finally got some good news late this year when mortgage rates dropped considerably following the Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts in September and October. With the Fed easing its ... Read More

Seattle-area home prices fall as rising inventory, high mortgage rates persist

SEATTLE — The median home price in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region fell in September as housing inventory grew modestly and high interest rates continued to dissuade buyers. The median home price ... Read More

Some homebuyers are getting around high interest rates. But cheaper mortgages can come with strings attached.

Trump's team has been exploring new ideas to make homebuying cheaper — from 50-year loans to assumable mortgages. Here's what could go wrong. Read More

Fed interest rate cut could be bad news for savings

(WHTM) — The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts are expected to be a big help to home buyers and shoppers, but it’s not good news for those banking on interest from their banks. Robert McCay, like ... Read More