Families Must Spend 38% of Income on Mortgage

A new NAHB/Wells Fargo survey also found a typical family would have to pay 36% of their income for a median-priced existing home.

Handling a Surprise Special Assessment

When a closing attorney told the buyer about a pending special assessment on a condo purchase, the buyer was shocked. Now what?

Tips for Getting the Best Mortgage Rate

Some strategies to get the lowest mortgage rate include taking control of a debt-to-ratio income and maintaining a strong employment record. 

U.S. Consumer Confidence Increases in May

After three months of declines, confidence among U.S. consumers ticked up though they remain anxious about inflation. Analysts were expecting the index to drop again.