Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

Top 10 Cities for New Construction Revealed: The Carolinas Emerge as a Powerhouse

While the U.S. continues to struggle with a shortage of an estimated 4 million housing units, a handful of residential construction powerhouses are rising to the challenge, churning out new homes at a rapid pace to meet soaring demand. A new Realtor.com® report identifies the top 10 cities offering

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are on the Rise: Why the Riskier Loan Is Enticing Homebuyers More Than Ever

Prospective homebuyers continue to face a complicated hand when playing in the housing market as summer 2026 comes to a close.  Mortgage rates ticked up slightly in late August, with the average 30-year fixed home loan rising to 6.66% for the week ending Aug. 27—up 1 basis point from 6.65% the previ

Housing Week Ahead: August Inventory Data, Mortgage Rates, and Jobs Report

As we head into a lighter week for economic releases, the Realtor.com economic research team is tracking critical data points to gauge the direction of the late-summer housing market. The week kicks off on Monday as senior economist Joel Berner releases his annual report on the Top Metros for New Co