Affordability

More than a dozen states are fighting to cut, cap, or eliminate property taxes in what’s being called the biggest backlash since Prop 13. Here’s what’s actually likely to pass, what homeowners can do right now, and what buyers need to know before they rely on any tax estimate.

Sellers are giving ground in nearly half of all home sales. Here’s how to use that leverage the right way – and what a seller concession actually does for your bottom line.

Generic mortgage calculators are missing hundreds of dollars a month in taxes and insurance – and it’s sending buyers into the wrong price range. Here’s what your real all-in payment actually looks like.