Elizabeth Renter

The data shows affordability for first-time home buyers remained relatively stable (and largely out of reach) in the first quarter of the year.

New business applications surged during the pandemic and have stayed high, but those young enterprises may need some skills to weather economic conditions ahead.

New federal data reveal fewer people are shopping on any given day, and they're also spending less time on it. But spending is up, likely thanks to how easy it is to shop without leaving home or even opening a wallet.

Home prices remained out of reach for the typical would-be first-time buyer in the second quarter, especially in the nation’s most populous areas.

This report examines the disconnect between economic data and sentiment, and potential reasons for it.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released data from the annual Consumer Expenditure Survey, and here are some of the insights across generations.

Owning a home can be expensive, and monthly costs can be volatile. Prepare for unexpected home repairs and planned improvements with these tips.

U.S. homeowners spent about $827 billion on home improvement projects in the two year period ending in 2023, an increase of more than $200 billion.

Affordability for first-time home buyers improved slightly in the third quarter, but things are far from easy out there.

Though this year’s housing market is likely to remain tough for homebuyers, many are entering 2025 with bold optimism, according to this latest survey.