The number of multimillion-dollar homes that have sold at an auction in the past year has nearly doubled.

“Unexpected home repair costs can be a nightmare, especially for first-time home buyers,” says Holden Lewis, NerdWallet’s home expert.

As mortgage rates rise, some consumers in expensive metros may turn to adjustable-rate mortgages to curb costs. 

Installers, carpenters, and kitchen and bath designers are among the toughest jobs to fill, and a new report finds many projects are being prolonged or delayed.

A new survey reveals “some concerning evidence about the changing psychology of the housing market,” says housing economist Robert Shiller.