Real Estate

Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images There’s a line item in homebuyers’ closing costs that’s causing a clash in

Many Americans are borrowing and incurring debt to keep up with rising costs for basic necessities, such as groceries, rent and

Parked along industrial streets, tucked behind warehouses and clustered in residential neighborhoods, thousands of Bay Area residents are living in

In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets on Jan. 14, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images For homeowners who sell their house later in life, that timing may come

High home prices, faltering supply and weaker consumer confidence in the economy all continue to weigh on the U.S. housing

Homes in Crockett, California, US, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates

Americans ended 2025 more in debt than ever before. Credit card balances hit a fresh high in the fourth quarter, rising by

In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets on Jan. 14, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin

Housing affordability challenges are weighing on not only would-be buyers, but also on a growing share of existing homeowners, new