Elina Tarkazikis

Homeowners gained an average of $12,987 in equity from last year, with Western states leading the increase.

Despite an uptick in interest rates, refinance loans held steady in August and closing rates reached a new 2017 high.

The market for potential existing-home sales declined in August, while Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are also expected to impact the market for home sales in the short term.

While many mortgage lenders focus on updating the front end of the borrower experience, other lenders are making strides on the back end of the process with new electronic closing capabilities.

An overwhelming majority of millennials with student loan debt do not currently own a home, and are blaming student debt for delaying their ability to purchase.

Efforts to persuade regulators to allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to use alternative credit scores would stifle competition between the credit bureaus and FICO and do little to expand access to credit, according to industry analyst Chris Whalen.

Americans view homeownership as more important than having kids, but less important than achieving career goals, according to Reportlinker.

Return on investment from flipping houses has declined nationwide for three straight quarters. Here's a look at five cities that still offer robust returns and five markets worth avoiding.

Damage from Hurricane Irma could potentially put billions of dollars in commercial mortgage-backed securities at risk, according to Morningstar Credit Ratings.

Appraisals continue to disappoint homeowner expectations in August, though the difference of opinion between appraiser and owner has narrowed, according to the Quicken Loans National Home Price Perception Index.