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The True Costs of Homeownership in Canada: Beyond the Mortgage

Most home buyers know how much they’ll expect to pay for a mortgage, but the financial commitment doesn’t stop there. Expenses like the land transfer tax, home insurance, legal fee...

The True Cost of Owning a Historic Home

The cost of owning a historic home goes far beyond the purchase price, with ongoing expenses for maintenance, restoration, and preserving the property’s original character. While t...

How Much Does it Cost to Buy a House?

How much does it cost to buy a house? Find out the upfront costs of buying a home in 2026 from your down payment to mortgage, and closing costs. The post How Much Does it Cost to B...

15 hidden costs of buying a house that no one warns you about

You've saved $60,000 for a down payment on a $400,000 house. The offer is accepted. Then the phone starts ringing: your lender needs another $10,000 at closing; your inspector foun...

Buying a Home Feels Unaffordable. But So Is Owning One, Seniors Find

Even mortgage-free seniors aren't off the hook — a record 12.5 million senior households now spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs.

Lower Condo Prices Are Colliding With Higher HOA Costs

Rising HOA costs and special assessments are changing the math for condo buyers, even as prices fall in some markets. The post Lower Condo Prices Are Colliding With Higher HOA Cost...

71% of homeowners say insurance costs are up, and exec warns buyers are being squeezed out

While the costs of producing a loan are a problem, new studies show how insurance is weighing down homeowners

The Rules That Once Helped Americans Buy Homes Now Risk Leaving Them in the Red

High mortgage rates, slower home price growth, and rising ownership costs are changing the math behind homebuying's most familiar advice.

Homeowners Report Higher Satisfaction Than Renters as Costs Shape Buyer Readiness

New survey data shows homeowners are more satisfied than renters, but affordability still shapes whether renters are ready to buy. The post Homeowners Report Higher Satisfaction Th...

These states are making homeownership nearly impossible in 2026

CNBC's latest ranking exposes the states where every cost is climbing

Prospective homeowners delaying purchases amid high prices, high mortgage rates

The cost of a typical starter home has never been higher. Cristian Benavides has more in "Affordability in America."

The Hidden Costs of Timing Your Move From Renting to Buying

The transaction costs of buying a home get plenty of attention, but the costs of misaligned timelines largely don't.

Renting Seems Easier, But is it Costing You Long Term?

Many renters wonder whether renting is a waste of money or makes more financial sense than buying a home. Renting offers flexibility and lower upfront costs, but those advantages o...

How the rules that once helped Americans buy their dream home could now leave them in debt

“The core problem is the interaction of three things happening simultaneously,” explains Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com®, pointing to high mortgage rates, slowing ap...

Condo maintenance fees: How to know whether they’re too high — or not high enough

Condos are a popular choice for many first-time homebuyers owing to their lower price point and access to amenities such as gyms and pools.

Affordability Edge Shifts to New Homes

Long-term operational cost comparisons favor new homes vs. existing homes, and now median sales prices are lower for new builds, too.  Homebuyers today who choose a newly built ho...

Should You Continue to Rent or Become a Homeowner?

Buying a home is a dream for most; however, for many people, renting may be the best choice before taking on homeownership. This article explores when renting makes financial sense...

Seattle-area renters need to pay more than double housing costs to own a home

Many Seattle area residents feel like the bar to owning a home just keeps getting higher, and they’re not imagining things.

Understanding Shared Ownership: Your Pathway to Homeownership

For many of us, owning a home can feel like a distant dream. With property prices constantly on the rise, saving up for a hefty deposit often seems impossible. But […] The post Und...

How Much Should You Spend on Your First Home?

Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and many smaller decisions feed into it. One of the things first-time home buyers ask is “How muc...

44% of homeowners say renting is easier — but for retirees on fixed income, the math isn't that simple

Here's One Thing Most Home Buyers Forget to Budget For: Landscaping

If you’re a first-time home buyer, understanding the true costs of landscaping before purchasing your desired property can help you avoid financial surprises later on. Read on...

New study finds 62% of non-homeowners can't afford a starter home

Brokers licensed in multiple states and willing to adjust client expectations have a genuine edge, analyst says

Older Homeowners Hold Record Equity, but Rising Bills Could Leave Less for Their Heirs

Homeowners 65 and older are the most cost-burdened age group, raising questions about how much of their record home equity will survive.