Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
Thirteen US cities still have apartments under $1K despite rent surge
Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country.
Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country.
Solo women homebuyers 30% more likely to be denied mortgage than solo men: study
Analysts say the reason for the large disparity is two-fold.
Analysts say the reason for the large disparity is two-fold.
Mortgage rates are decreasing the most in these states, data shows
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
The best week to buy a home in 2025 is coming up soon: Here's when
During this week, buyers may see up to 33% more active listings than at the start of the year and save over $15,000 on average, according to the new report.
During this week, buyers may see up to 33% more active listings than at the start of the year and save over $15,000 on average, according to the new report.
Nearly 1 in 4 homeowners paid condo or HOA fees in 2024: See the map
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. homeowners paid HOA or condo fees in 2024. See how much they paid and where fees were highest across the country.
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. homeowners paid HOA or condo fees in 2024. See how much they paid and where fees were highest across the country.
Cost of homeownership hit new high in 2024, annual report finds
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
Trump considers declaring 'housing emergency': What that would mean
The Trump administration is looking into expanding the supply of housing as well as alleviating certain costs.
The Trump administration is looking into expanding the supply of housing as well as alleviating certain costs.
Average cost of home insurance hits $2,470 per year; see how your state ranks
The top three states with the highest average cost for home insurance are Louisiana, Nebraska and Florida.
The top three states with the highest average cost for home insurance are Louisiana, Nebraska and Florida.
Home purchases are getting canceled at a record rate, data shows
A new Redfin report shows U.S. home-purchase cancellations hit a record high this summer.
A new Redfin report shows U.S. home-purchase cancellations hit a record high this summer.
Zillow accused of stealing 47,000 property photos in major copyright lawsuit
It's the second lawsuit against Zillow in weeks as the real estate marketplace faces mounting legal challenges.
It's the second lawsuit against Zillow in weeks as the real estate marketplace faces mounting legal challenges.
Home-sale cancellations are rising: What it could mean for the market
New data shows canceled home sales are rising – is this the start of a true buyer’s market? Here’s what we know.
New data shows canceled home sales are rising – is this the start of a true buyer’s market? Here’s what we know.
Nepo-homebuyers? Nearly 1 in 4 young Americans use family money to fund down payment
A new survey shows that rising housing costs are pushing Gen Z and millennial buyers to get creative with down payments.
A new survey shows that rising housing costs are pushing Gen Z and millennial buyers to get creative with down payments.
Most homeowners won't even consider selling this year, thanks to mortgage rates
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says
Experts say policy change will help Americans with 'thinner credit files' build equity and generational wealth.
Experts say policy change will help Americans with 'thinner credit files' build equity and generational wealth.
Here's how many homes are sitting vacant across the US -- and where
There are roughly 14.9 million vacant homes across the United States, according to LendingTree data.
There are roughly 14.9 million vacant homes across the United States, according to LendingTree data.
Real estate giants crack down on exclusive 'off-market' home listings in major shift for buyers
Zillow and Redfin will ban properties marketed privately before appearing on multiple listing service.
Zillow and Redfin will ban properties marketed privately before appearing on multiple listing service.
Map: The ‘hidden’ cost of home ownership in each state for 2025
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.