Christine Stuart

Americans' startling misconceptions about home-buying: from median prices to mortgage rates

It's gearing up for a potential refi boom.

Credit card balances surge to series high amid stagnant mortgage market.

Rising interest rates and low inventory fuel decline in mortgage applications, with 30-year fixed mortgage rate hitting highest level since 2002.

Focuses on growth, cost structure alignment, and support for first-time homebuyers.

There was a notable decrease in the jumbo category.

Interest rate hikes and cooling rental markets lead to most severe contraction since global financial crisis.

Warning issued over new rules by government agencies.

A record 82% of consumers say it's a 'bad time to buy' a home.

Northeastern and Midwestern regions lead annual growth, with overall equity levels rejuvenated.