Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. If you watch homebuying shows on TV, you’ll often hear buyers saying they ...

Owning a home is a classic American dream. It symbolizes stability, success, and a place to put down roots. But what happens when that dream home starts to feel more like a financial nightmare? This ...

In addition to more jobs, people have been renting out their homes and drawing from savings accounts to pay their bills.ljubaphoto A new survey shows that nearly half of homeowners with mortgages have ...

Being "house poor" doesn't always mean you're behind on payments; it can simply mean too much of your income goes toward your ...

There are no doubt millions of Americans who wish they could buy a home. But there may be a lot of current homeowners who now regret their decision. A study by Lane Surety Bonds asked over 1,000 ...

If you’re house poor it means that more than 30% of your income is going toward mortgage payments and housing costs. You likely do not have funds for savings and expenses. Check Out: How Middle-Class ...

An increasing number of U.S. homeowners are putting more than 30% of their monthly income toward housing costs, meaning that these homeowners are in the category of “house poor,” according to new ...

Conventional financial wisdom often warns against becoming "house poor"—spending so much on your mortgage that your lifestyle is noticeably restricted. And generally, it’s sound advice. Stretching ...

You wake up every morning in the home you worked so hard to buy. Beautiful neighborhood, great schools nearby, everything you imagined. So why does checking your bank account feel like you're walking ...

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial milestones a person can achieve. However, many new homeowners find themselves struggling financially after purchasing their dream home. The term ...

Want to buy a home in a city with a high cost of living such as Miami, New York or Los Angeles? Unless you earn substantially more than the average salary, most of your income likely will go toward ...

A new survey shows nearly 1 in 3 homeowners consider themselves "house poor." "House poor" homeowners say they are spending a chunk of their income on mortgage payments. Some homeowners are avoiding ...