5 Swing State Metros Where Kamala Harris’ $25K Subsidy for First-Time Homebuyers Would Cover a 10% Down Payment

SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images; Realtor.com Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal to provide $25,000 in down-payment assistance to first-time homebuyers has drawn polarized reactions, with some praising the plan as a way to level the playing field—and others arguing that it will drive home prices h

Opinion: Unlocking the potential of the Pass-Through Assistance Program

First launched in April of 2020, the Pass-Through Assistance Program (PTAP) was an important initiative designed to provide mortgage servicers with the liquidity needed to endure the financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As millions of borrowers struggled to meet their mortgage payments

What To Know About Closing Costs

Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process.

Real Estate’s Sluggish Summer Will Give Buyers a Jump in the Fall

Getty Images High mortgage rates put the real estate market in a slump in the final month of summer—but, they could also provide a runway for buyers to jump into a less competitive market in the fall. Homes spent 53 days on the market in August, the longest time for the month in five years, accordin