You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it.

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach.

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…