Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy in hundreds of stories over the past two years. He's written hundreds of stories breaking down ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The latest sign of trouble in the U.S. housing market: A pickup in home purchase agreements falling through before they’re finalized. Some 6% of pending contracts to buy a home were ...

Question: We live on the East Coast. In February 2020, we signed a homebuilder’s purchase contract to buy a new home in North Phoenix. We deposited $50,000 earnest money. Under the purchase contract, ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cracking down on contract-for-deed home financing deals by requiring that sellers disclose financing costs, assess a borrower's ability to repay and abide ...

A purchase agreement is a legally binding contract that spells out the details of a real estate transaction. Homebuyers and sellers typically sign a purchase agreement shortly after negotiating the ...

A seller who tries to walk away may face a different prospect—a suit for specific performance, where the court is asked to ...

Bob Musinski has written about a variety of financial-related topics – including personal and business loans, credit cards and personal credit – for publications such as U.S. News and World Report. He ...

PulteGroup’s Centex brand now offering first-of-its-kind online homebuying process; intuitive, modern, and innovative approach allows consumers to complete the entire home purchase online ...

While solar panels are incredibly helpful in helping you access renewable energy, the reality is that they are also a luxury. While the cost of solar panels has decreased over the years, it's not hard ...

Jason Janik / Special Contributor North Texas buyers face unprecedented obstacles in the hunt for houses. With building materials costs soaring and a shortage of properties for sale, some buyers are ...

A home warranty is a service contract that protects your major home systems and appliances. This guide explains exactly what a home warranty is.

Discover how a home warranty protects your household appliances, typical costs involved, key qualifications, and crucial differences from homeowners' insurance.