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 ...

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 ...

Being house poor means your home owns you, not the other way around. Here's what I learned watching a high-earning friend get stuck in a $1.2M house.

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 ...

Owning a home has long symbolized financial security, but in 2025’s high-cost environment, some Americans may find that their homes are actually straining their budgets. Being “house poor” doesn’t ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But there’s really nothing magical about 25%. The purpose behind it is, I don’t want you to be house poor. If you find yourself ...

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 ...