Home sales drop to lowest level in 22 years, but there is optimismThe housing market remains plagued by low inventory and high interest rates, causing sales to drop to historically low levels.
Builders developing better designs for homes to withstand hurricanesIn storm-vulnerable places, some developers are building homes designed to be more resilient to extreme weather escalated by climate change.
Americans experiencing the least affordable housing market since 1984A new report shows Americans are grappling with the least affordable housing market in almost 40 years.
What are rising mortgage rates doing to the housing market?There have been small dips along the way, but there has been more than a 1.5% increase in just the last seven months.
For $1.5M you could own a California home with a meth lab insideThe 2,743-square-foot, six-bedroom home in the Bay Area has been listed for $1.55 million and will be sold as is.
NAR CEO steps down after group found liable for inflating ratesThe verdict has the potential to rewrite the entire structure of the real estate industry, and ultimately change how Americans purchase homes.
Vinyl siding is melting on thousands of homes: Why and what to doHomeowners across the country are finding the vinyl siding melting and warping on their homes, but there is a solution.
Would you buy a haunted house? Most people say yesIn a Zillow survey, only 33% said nothing could convince them to buy a house they would have to share with spirits.
Young buyers turning to shared home ownership to afford a houseWith home prices at an all-time high and mortgage rates near 8%, a growing number of young people are teaming up to buy a home.
It's now more expensive than ever to buy a house versus rentRent prices are at their lowest level in six months due to lower demand, with the national median rent at $2,011.
It now takes a 6-figure income to afford the average homeAimee Wiles-Banion is a teacher in Florida looking to buy a home with her salary of under $50,000. She plans to work a second job.
As housing prices spike, more affordable areas become hot marketsThe rising cost of home ownership is driving buyers outside of large city hubs to more affordable areas, including this New York city.
Hybrid work is here to stay. Will commercial real estate recover?With office worker attendance at 30% below what it was before the pandemic, landlords have to adjust to new realities.
What to know about real estate superstitions this Friday the 13thAgents have their own superstitions, such as not closing on Friday the 13th. Why tempt fate when you can avoid bad luck?
More Americans unable to afford home ownership as interest rates climbSeveral factors, including inflation, job market and uncertainty around the Fed’s next move, are contributing to the highest rates in a generation.
US sees the highest long-term mortgage rate in almost 23 yearsThe weekly average rate on a 30-year mortgage has remained above 7% since mid August and is now at the highest level since mid-December 2000.
Nearly half of young adults are still living with their parentsAccording to a new survey, the main reason for returning home was to save money, with many saying they can't afford to live on their own.
What's happening in the fall real estate market around the country?With high interest rates and low inventory plaguing most of the country when it comes to real estate, is it better to wait until spring?
Hispanic homebuying power grows despite affordability challengesHigh interest rates and higher home prices are not deterring Hispanic buyers as homeownership has grown for eight straight years.
California district attorney sues city over homelessness crisis"There are more homeless people in Sacramento than San Francisco,” the lawsuit stated. “Our community is at a breaking point."
Millions of US homeowners struggling to find affordable insuranceMillions of Americans face challenges in affording home insurance, a problem that is anticipated to worsen, a new report finds.
More buyers getting cold feet as home costs riseSome buyers are backing out of deals when they see their high rate on paper alongside extra expenses for maintenance, repairs and closing costs.
Home prices expected to remain high in coming monthsExperts say a historically low inventory of homes for sale means higher prices for those looking to buy.
Millennials trading in big-city expenses for small-town affordabilityMark and Heather Gehan are among the millennials, younger Gen Xers and older Gen Zers moving out of big cities.
'Brady Bunch' house sells for millions below asking priceThe five-bedroom home in Los Angeles renovated to 1970s period perfection by HGTV sold for $3.2 million, well below the asking price of $5.5 million.
Homes are just too expensive: Why millennials don't think they can buyOne in five millennials and Gen Zers don't think they will ever buy a house, citing financial factors like student debt and high interest rates.
Remote workers more likely to say they want to relocateRemote work is just as popular as it was in 2021, but attitudes among remote and hybrid workers about where to live have changed.
It now takes longer to sell a home, but prices are still risingThe typical U.S. homebuyer's monthly mortgage payment was $2,605 during July, up 19% from a year earlier.
Most homebuyers consider climate risks when buying, survey findsMost homebuyers say they now factor in potential extreme and severe weather events when purchasing a home, a new survey finds.
New short-term rental rules might make booking Airbnb in NYC difficultCritics of a New York City law say it acts as a "de facto ban" on short-term rentals. Leaders say the rules are needed amid a housing shortage.
How much does owning a home really cost?It's not just mortgage and taxes. Owning a home could bring on some unexpected expenses.
High interest rates push home buyers and sellers to the brinkWith 30-year mortgage interest rates pushing 8%, buyers and sellers are frustrated with the market at a standstill.
A mixed picture when it comes to home salesHome sales were down in July, but pending sales were up.
Zillow offering to help with down payments, but there's a catchPeople looking to buy a home are facing numerous obstacles, including low inventory and high interest rates.
