Andrea Riquier

America's home prices are still rising, hovering at a median of $430,000. But sky-high housing costs seem poised to fall, perhaps as early as this month.

Mortgage rates ticked down, in spite of another rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Many experts expect much lower rates for home loans later in the year.

With mortgage rates and homes prices still too high for many homebuyers, here are several ideas that might help you get your foot in the homeownership door.

Many factors, from affordability to good schools to safety, make a city or town good for families. A recent analysis from WalletHub ranks them all.

Metro areas that drew the most interest in May were those located where people want to live—and less expensive than some of their neighboring cities.

In June, there were fewer options in the housing market for would-be buyers, and prices are actually ticking down a bit, which is no good for sellers.

Many homebuilders have too much inventory available. That means more bargaining power for buyers.

The hottest housing markets in the nation are also more affordable. So where should bargain-hunting buyers be looking for homes?

As prices and mortgage rates soar, fewer buyers can afford the homes listed for sale. That's why it may pay for sellers to be empathetic, rather than ruthless.

Does the U.S. economy’s hoped-for soft landing apply to the housing market, too? Here’s what the latest real estate statistics say.