Once a hallmark of the middle class, homeownership is increasingly becoming a symbol of wealth. Big cities in expensive ...

Ongoing strength in the U.S. economy drove mortgage rates up over 7% for the first time in eight months, casting doubt over a recovery in the housing sector. The 30-year mortgage rate inched up to ...

A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's beats included smart home tech, lighting, appliances, broadband and home networking.

Expertise Smart home devices, outdoors gadgets, smartphones, wearables, kid's tech, and some dabbling in 3D printing Credentials Covered the mobile and smart home tech space for the past five ...

That's why the California Housing Finance Agency, or CalHFA, offers several loan programs to help qualified first-time home buyers get a mortgage. CalHFA doesn’t review applications or lend ...

When the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates in September 2024, many home buyers and refinancers expected mortgage rates to follow. But the opposite happened. Mortgage rates have gone up ...

Today it announced plans to launch a secure digital wallet to manage government-issued credentials, alongside a chatbot — built-in collaboration with OpenAI — to interact with the main GOV.UK ...

In addition to saving, it’s a good idea to speak to your mortgage lender or mortgage broker early in your home buying journey to find out how large a mortgage you’ll be able to borrow.

Over the years, it has emerged as a global hub for real estate, attracting investors from all corners of the world, including a significant number of Indian buyers. But is purchasing a home in Dubai ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. First-time home buyers often have small down payments and lower credit scores. These characteristics can make it more challenging to ...

With a home sale contingency in place, the transaction is contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home. If the buyer’s house sells by the date specified, the contract moves forward. If it doesn ...