Down-payment assistance and other measures?including holding colleges accountable for defaults?are essential to helping student-loan borrowers transition into a home of their own.

To keep pace with higher prices, the FHFA is offering more money and requiring a stronger commitment from the multifamily sector to affordable housing and underserved markets.

More aggressive landlord pricing and low inventory are inflating rents across the country.

Foreclosure activity remains far below historical levels. Even with similar increases over the next few months, economists do not appear concerned.

Eighty-nine percent of sellers would likely accept an offer with conventional financing, but only 30% would accept one with a government-backed loan, according to NAR's 2021 Loan Type Survey.

There are benefits besides lowering monthly mortgage payments. Find out what?s motivating owners in areas across the country.

Still, financing experts say these fees are making up a smaller percentage of a home?s purchase price. See how much buyers pay in your state.