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The real estate experts at HGTV.com share home-buying advice such as bidding strategies, down payment options, building equity, how to leverage inspections and more.

23 Things Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know You’re about to make the biggest investment in your life — so do your homework and learn about bidding strategies, down payment options, building equity, how to leverage inspections and more.

Zillow cuts its forecast—again. This interactive map shows what's coming for your local housing market in 2023.

Zillow cuts home price forecast—this interactive map shows what's coming for your local housing market Home prices will soon fall in these 123 regional housing markets, says Zillow. Last month, Zillow only thought five markets were barreling towards price cuts.

A home's value is dependent on multiple factors, those that are tied to the property and external circumstances, like the state of the economy and capital markets.

Homeownership 101: 6 Factors That Really Impact Your Property Value A home's value is dependent on multiple factors, those that are tied to the property and external circumstances, like the state of the economy and capital markets. Cash App Borrow: How To Borrow...

See how pros added space, style and comfort to take these porches to the next level of fun and functionality

Before and After: 3 Upgraded Porches That Invite Outdoor Lounging

One worry about the upcoming recession (unless one already is here) is that it will be deepened by a sharp drop in home prices. Homes tend to be the most valuable assets Americans own.

Housing Market May Pull US Out of Recession Unlike during the Great Recession, this time the housing market may dig America out of recession, rather than deepening it.

Get inspired to boost your home’s curb appeal with these recently upgraded exteriors

Before and After: 5 Welcoming Exterior Makeovers

From home prices to mortgage rates, here are the pros top predictions.

‘Continuing home price deceleration.’ Here's what 5 economists and real estate pros predict will happen to the housing market this year

Now's not the time to sit back and do nothing.

Home Sales Took a Nosedive. Here's What the Smartest Real Estate Investors Are Doing About It. | The Motley Fool

See how designers make over areas where homeowners can lounge, eat and play outdoors

Before and After: 3 Backyards With Zones for Relaxing and Dining

Among the nation's 392 largest regional housing markets, CoreLogic finds 98 markets have a greater than 50% chance of seeing local home prices decline over the next 12 months.

Falling home prices? This interactive map shows the statistical odds of it occurring in your local housing market

HGTV shares stunning swimming pool designs from across the globe.

170+ Stunning Swimming Pools from the Ultimate House Hunt Dive on into these swimming pools from HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt.

With a sharp rise in mortgage rates and weak existing-home sales, Moody's concluded that the incredible rise in home prices is over. Other housing market observers are using the "R" word.

US housing market is at a crossroads

12 Backyard Games to Play All Summer Long

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Through the first 24 months of the pandemic, U.S. home prices soared 38.5%. In some markets, like Phoenix and Dallas, home prices grew by more than 50%.

The Fed’s housing market ‘reset’ has us in a housing correction. Here’s what to expect next The Fed plans to 'reset' the U.S. housing market. It won't be painless.

When you're selling your home, find the best plants for the front of the house to improve your home's curb appeal with HGTV.

21 Plants to Add Instant Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home Before you plant that "For Sale" sign in your yard, plant shrubs and flowers to boost your curb appeal.

An estimated 6.1% of homes for sale during the four weeks leading to June 19.

Home sellers are realizing it's no longer their housing market

The landscaping experts at HGTV offer an array of ideas for fixing a boring backyard with hardscaping, outbuildings, pools, sheds, gardens, paths and an array of options for great backyard landscaping ideas.

50 Backyard Landscaping Ideas Need backyard design inspiration? Try these backyard landscaping ideas for a sloped, shady or boring backyard.

Never again. That was the sentiment held among legislators as they rallied to pass the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010. The goal was to outlaw the subprime mortgages that fueled the ’00s housing bubble—which saw U.S. home prices soar 84% between January 2000 and June 2006—and ultimately pushed the country into the deepest recession since the Great Depression.

It looks a lot like a housing bubble—how your local housing market compares to 2007, as told by 4 interactive charts Among the nation's largest housing markets, Moody's Analytics finds 344 are "overvalued" by more than 10%. Back in 2007, 261 markets were "overvalued" by 10% or more.

The entertaining experts at HGTV share their top 60 ideas for cheap and easy party food recipes from appetizers, snacks, main courses, desserts and more.

Easy Party Food Ideas That Won't Break the Bank You don't have to tap into your savings to throw a great party. Try our tasty recommendations for easy (and cheap!) party recipes.

US mortgage costs shot up at the fastest rate since 1987 this week, as the Federal Reserve attempts to stamp down on inflation.

Goldman Sachs says the US housing market will soon slow sharply, as rising mortgage costs put homes out of reach for many Americans

The upcycling pros at HGTV share 60 budget-friendly ways to beautify your outdoor spaces by repurposing items you may already have.

Outdoor Upcycles: 60 Ways to Reimagine, Repurpose + Recycle for a Beautiful Yard on a Budget (Almost!) free is fantastic when you freshen up your great outdoors with our ideas for landscape, hardscape, gardening, entertaining and outdoor decor upcycles.

Traditionally, spring is real estate season, but buyers across the country have been waiting for summer to finally see a return to normal inventory levels, normal competition and most importantly,...

Where the Housing Market Is Headed in Summer 2022, According to Experts

The remodeling experts at HGTV.com have compiled 30 tips that will increase your home's value based on your budget.

30 Tips for Increasing Your Home's Value The road to selling a home can be a long one. Learn to improve the value of your home based on your budget with these 30 tips.

Buyers might finally experience respite from the hot pandemic market as inflation and fed rate-hike help create a more stabilized, balanced market.

Buying a home? How the 2022 housing market could be shifting in your favor

Nearly three-quarters of Americans say owning a home is a higher measure of achievement than having a successful career, raising a family or earning a college degree, according to a new survey.

Homeownership Remains the American Dream, Despite Challenges Nearly three-quarters of Americans say owning a home is a higher measure of achievement than having a successful career, raising a family or earning a college degree, according to a new survey. But affordability remains a challenge for many of them. The survey, released in March for Bankrate.com, a....

Moving to a smaller home can be a great opportunity to take stock of what you have and start fresh in your new space

How to Declutter and Organize Your Things When Downsizing

Housing prices could drop by as much as 10% in many U.S. cities, per Fortune, referencing a new report from Moody's Analytics. However, the dip won't represent a national home price correction,...

Housing Prices Are Expected to Drop in These Cities — Is Yours One of Them?

Discover the clever tips and tricks pros used to make the most of every square inch in these remodels

Before and After: 3 Bathroom Makeovers in 75 Square Feet or Less

Some 58% of U.S. adults would be willing to take action to find housing that is more affordable, according to a Bankrate survey.

Buyers are making concessions to nab a home. Here’s what they’re doing

The historically hot housing market has flipped trajectories with the rise in home prices expected to cool due to higher mortgage rates and a cooling economy.

Something big is happening in the housing market As data trickles in for April, it's becoming clear that the historically hot housing market has flipped trajectories.

It has now risen 242 basis points from 12 months ago, the sharpest rise in decades, as the U.S. Federal Reserve tightens financial conditions to try to dampen demand across the economy as it battles a 40-year-high inflation rate.

Average U.S. mortgage interest rate rises to 5.53%, applications up It has now risen 242 basis points from 12 months ago, the sharpest rise in decades, as the U.S. Federal Reserve tightens financial conditions to try to dampen demand across the economy as it battles a 40-year-high inflation rate. The housing market, flashing signs of overheating over the past two ye...

Designers have created inviting architecture with spaces fit for enjoying wildlife, nature and people walking by

10 Welcoming Front Porches Ready for Warm Weather

The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 5.27%, up from 5.10% last week, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates hit highest level in 13 years and could cool housing market

The experts at HGTV.com share 40 before-and-after makeovers with tips for improving your landscaping or home's facade to boost your home's curb appeal.

40 Before-and-After Curb Appeal Makeovers See how HGTV's all-star designers, architects, landscapers and contractors turn neighborhood eyesores into real showstoppers.

In mid-April, months into an increasingly frustrating house hunt, Harsh Grewal and his wife settled on a place in a San Francisco suburb and were prepping a bid, above the listed price so they'd have a chance of besting other offers in one of the nation's hottest housing markets.

The Fed wants to cool the U.S. housing market. Here's what that feels like In mid-April, months into an increasingly frustrating house hunt, Harsh Grewal and his wife settled on a place in a San Francisco suburb and were prepping a bid, above the listed price so they'd have a chance of besting other offers in one of the nation's hottest housing markets. That's exactly what...

Curves, texture and other interior trends ventured outside in new products at the recent High Point Market trade show

7 Outdoor Furniture Trends to Watch in 2022

March sales were 4.5% lower than the same period in 2021.

The price of a home sold in March set a record, as inventory dwindled and sales fell