The relief program was set to expire at the end of the month but has now been extended until June 30.

“Even people who are very wealthy will buy real estate without understanding what it’s going to cost them,” one financial planner warns.

Rapid temperature swings can lead to damage as homes are still coping with ice issues.

Americans are having fewer children than ever, which could stoke new and different homebuying preferences.

Rates have risen by more than 30 basis points since January, and the impact on purchase demand has been noticeable, Freddie Mac says.