
In the oil boomtowns of southern Kansas, enterprising residents are turning into real estate moguls, renting out everything from double-wide trailers to rooms in an old bank for as much as $2,000 a month to cover their need for housing. More

House Arc may look like an egg-shaped antidote to McMansion mania, but this small modular home was really designed as a way to quickly provide housing to victims of disasters.

The right emergency gear will help protect your home and your family.

Buying a home got even cheaper this week as interest rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage set a record low for the fourth week in a row, according to Freddie Mac.

Despite rising home prices, close to 16 million homeowners were underwater on their mortgage during the first quarter, according to Zillow.

5 steps to save on homeowners insurance premiums and avoid grief in the event of a disaster.

More new homes being sold but still far below peak.

The 10 most common hidden causes of fire and water damage and what you can do to lessen or eliminate those everyday threats.

Home sales surge 10% year-over-year in another indication of a housing market recovery.

The tide is already turning in some U.S. housing markets, with home prices in these 10 metro areas expected to climb anywhere between 10% and 21% by the end of next year, according to Fiserv.

Cameron Airpark Estates is a fly-in community where homes have airplane hangars instead of garages.
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| Overnight Avg Rate | Latest | Change | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 yr fixed | 3.71% | 3.80% | |
| 15 yr fixed | 3.06% | 3.09% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 2.63% | 2.65% | |
| 30 yr refi | 3.77% | 3.77% | |
| 15 yr refi | 3.17% | 3.09% |
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