While repeat buyers typically use the equity in their current home for a down payment on their next home, first-timers don’t have that luxury.

Even as mortgage rates move up from their sub-3% lows this summer, home buying remains elevated.

These cities have seen the most dramatic increase in housing supply over the past decade.

Only 58.9% of offers faced competition in September, down from a peak of 74.3% in April, according to Redfin.

Repair requests from buyers after an inspection often are the last major hurdle to clear on the way to settlement for home sellers.