The housing market is inventory-starved heading into spring, and buyers should brace for fierce competition.

The average mortgage loan process takes about 30 days from underwriting to closing. But many lenders are pushing out the timetable because of the deluge of applications.

In one metro area, first-time buyer purchases reached 71% of total sales.

Painting is one of the easiest DIY home improvements, with some of the best results, but there are techniques for doing it right.

Opendoor announced it will back buyers’ offers with cash to improve their chances in a bidding war, promising the seller the company will buy the home if the buyer is unable to get financing.