Home buyers were already spooked by uncertainty in the job market. Now the shutdown is putting some buyers in limbo.

Private mortgage insurance enables first-time and working-class buyers to purchase homes years sooner with lower upfront ...

Home insurance premiums have risen by as much as $865 this year for homeowners who originally purchased their policies in 2021. In response, the mortgage industry and federal regulators are aiming to ...

As scores of climate change-denying Republican lawmakers prepare to take control of Congress and the Senate, an insurance affordability and availability crisis catches the eye of regulators, and large ...

Home buyers across the United States are facing significant delays in mortgage and insurance applications due to the ongoing ...

If you're planning to refinance your home this fall, you may not need as much of a rate reduction as you think.

The ongoing insurance crisis in Florida, fueled by the exodus of major insurers and the increased risk of extreme weather events, could trigger a downturn in the state's real estate market, experts ...

In other cases, the removal was never formally completed. Insurers typically require proof of sole ownership, such as a ...

• Estimate property taxes: Access your local county auditor's website or contact their office to identify current property tax rates in the area where you're looking to buy. Homebuyers interested in ...

Closing on a home during a government shutdown is still possible. After all, private lenders issue mortgage loans. When ...

(NerdWallet) - With natural disasters and homeowners insurance costs making headlines, many homeowners may find themselves dwelling on "what-ifs." In at least one area, turning that anxiety into ...

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