If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high.

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”

For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.

Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.