If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years.

If you’ve been thinking about selling, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared.

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one.