The spring homebuying season is off to a sluggish start as home shoppers contend with elevated mortgage rates and rising prices

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose modestly this week, holding below 7% as it has for much of this year

Ryan Serhant of Serhant Real Estate shares advice on what couples should consider before purchasing a home together and how to navigate the real estate market.

A Florida property owner tells her story about two women who allegedly squatted in one of her homes. Her ordeal is part of a rampant squatter crisis around the country, according to experts.

Buying a house in the U.S. is considerably more expensive than renting right now, according to a new analysis.

New research from CBRE says that buying a house is approximately 40% more expensive than renting and will stay that way for five years.

The National Association of Realtors has agreed to pay $418 million and upend how realtors get paid commissions, potentially saving both buyers and sellers money.

The National Association of Realtors reached a historic settlement.

The National Association of Realtors agreed to pay damages and remove fees as part of a settlement of a lawsuit.

The National Association of Realtors reached a historic settlement.

New research from Zillow suggests June could be the month to make more money selling your home.

Barbara Corcoran, a shark on "Shark Tank" and founder of the Corcoran Group, shares housing market tips and trends and showcases examples.

Business reporter Alexis Christoforous answers your questions on reverse mortgages and credit card rewards.

"GMA" looks at why a growing number of women are becoming homeowners before partnering up and what they should know before making the big purchase.

"GMA" looks at how some young people working to afford their first home are instead purchasing their childhood home.

Is now the right time to buy a home? ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze offers advice on how to navigate the real estate market.

The price of a house continued to climb for the seventh straight month, with prices now 5.5% higher than a year ago.

Sales of new single-family homes increased 1.8% compared to the previous year.

New home sales rose nearly 2% in January compared to a year ago, despite higher mortgage rates and expensive housing prices.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.9%.

New statistics from the National Association of Realtors shows the gap for homeownership between Blacks and whites has become even more extreme.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.77%, reaching its highest level in two months.

Rates have dropped to their lowest levels in eight months, according to new data from Freddie Mac.

Homebuyers could realize thousands in gains but the approach carries risks, experts said.

Plus, a new report from the Wall Street Journal has found that more customers have canceled at least three of their streaming services in the past two years.

With mortgage rates dropping, aspiring homeowners are wondering if this could be the year they can finally afford to buy a home.

Meanwhile, some Walmart customers can now skip self-checkout and pay at home.

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It’s the seventh straight week of declines for mortgage rates and the first time they’ve dipped below 7% since August.

The “Shark Tank” judge shares her advice about mortgage rates, the rental markets and first-time homebuyers.

"Start Here" took a look at how some cities like New York and San Franciso are trying to fill the costly void left by empty offices by turning them into new apartments.

ABC News’ Brad Mielke breaks down the trend of office buildings being converted into housing and the major ramifications.

"GMA" takes a look at Rolling Fork rising, a unique program that lifts people out of the nightmare of a natural disaster and into the dream of home ownership.

Inflation is showing signs of a possible slowdown as mortgage rates fell for the fourth consecutive week.

Home sales dropped 4% in October to a new 13-year low, with a limited number of homes on the market and median prices about $391,000.

The National Association of Realtors says sales of existing homes fell 4.1% in October.

ABC News' Brad Melke of the Start Here podcast joins ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo to talk about the impact of this report on young aspiring homeowners.

ABC News Chief Economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis shares what this means if you’re in the market for a new home.

New numbers from Freddie Mac show that the 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped a quarter of a percent in the largest single-week drop since November 2022.

Rebecca Jarvis breaks down a potential change in fees that could have a big impact for both buyers and sellers.

A Kansas City jury found that the National Association of Realtors and other organizations conspired to inflate fees.

A Kansas City, Missouri, jury found the National Association of Realtors -- and other organizations -- conspired to keep realtor commission fees high.

The firm CBRE says it's now about 53% more expensive to buy property than to rent, adding that's the biggest difference on record.

New data from CBRE shows buying a home is 52% more expensive than renting right now.

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Mortgage rates are at a 23-year high and the drop marks the slowest monthly pace of sales since October 2010 during the foreclosure crisis.

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now at 8%, the highest since 2000.

Top housing industry advocates voiced 'profound concern' about rising mortgage rates.

With rates at their highest levels since 2000, many home buyers are now opting for adjustable-rate mortgages to ease the burden.

“California has systemic issues in terms of its housing affordability," one advocate tells ABC News.