Nearly 70% of Americans Make Sacrifices to Afford Housing Costs
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans with a monthly rent or mortgage payment have made a sacrifice to pay for housing, according to our survey. Read More
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The Cost of a White Christmas: Home Values in the Nation’s Snowiest States
While there are plenty of expensive snowy and not-so-snowy states, relatively affordable options exist on both sides. Read More
What Is a Broker Price Opinion (BPO)?
An appraisal is not the only way to value a home — there’s also a method called a broker price opinion. It’s cheaper and faster, but not always better. Read More
Mobile Home Prices Are Rising Faster Than Single-Family Home Prices — Here’s Where They’re the Most, Least Expensive
The average sales price of new mobile homes sold in the U.S. rose by 58.34% between 2018 and 2023. Here's what we found. Read More
12 First-Time Homebuyer Questions You Should Ask
Learn the answers to 12 common questions first-time homebuyers ask before you start looking for your first home. Read More
10.5 Million-Plus Homes With Mortgages Owned by People 65 and Older — Here’s Where They’re Most, Least Common
Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego have the largest share of homes with mortgages owned by people 65 and older. Read More
Debt Consolidation Mortgage: Should I Get One?
Is it better to consolidate your high-interest debt with a cash-out refi, home equity loan or another option? Learn how a debt consolidation mortgage works. Read More
Best Big Metros for Families
This LendingTree study analyzes seven metrics, from income to poverty to child care, to determine the best large metros for families. Read More
Buying a Home Will Hurt Your Credit Score, but Data Shows It’ll Rebound Within a Year on Average
Credit scores are unlikely to fall by more than 20 points on average across the largest metros in the months after getting a mortgage. Read More
Full-Time Minimum Wage Workers Can’t Afford to Own or Rent in Any U.S. State
Though there’s plenty to debate, research shows those earning minimum wage will likely struggle to find an affordable place to live. Read More
