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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mortgage rates jumped slightly but remain under 7%
A recent survey reveals that mortgage rates reached their highest level since February.
These cities have the highest percentage of 'rich renters' as housing prices rise
Across the United States, the income needed to afford a median-priced home has gone up 36.9% since 2019, though the average cost of rent is up 28.1%.
Millennials show higher interest in buying a home despite high mortgage rates, study finds
This group of prospective homebuyers admit that they are ready to buy a home sometime this year, according a recent study.
Home prices forecast to dip before the end of the year
Redfin forecasts a 1% drop in US home prices by year’s end and reports a near-record rate of canceled home purchases, highlighting a cooling market amid high mortgage rates and rising inventory.
Sean Connery's French Riviera 'Bond villa' hits market for $26.4 million
The luxury property featured in 'Never Say Never Again' offers Mediterranean views and an infinity pool on a cliff-edge location.
Here's how hard it is to afford a home today vs. 25 years ago
A new report collected data on mortgage rates, home prices, and household incomes over 25 years to see how much harder it is to buy a home today than it was in 2000. Here's what the data found.
Average 30-year mortgage rate holds steady at 6.76%
A year ago, the rate averaged 7.09%.
Less than a third of Americans expect to buy a home in the next 5 years, poll finds
Homeownership rates aren't likely to increase substantially in the next few years, and most Americans aren't confident in the housing market, a new poll found.
Here’s where property taxes rose the most in the last few years
A new LendingTree analysis shows that property taxes rose in every major US metro between 2021 and 2023, with some cities seeing hikes of more than 20%.
Here's how much Americans need to earn to afford the median-priced home
Prices for homes are high in most markets, increasing the need for consumers to make more money to buy their next house based on a recent report.
Michigan first-time homebuyer loan max sale price increases to $544K
Eligible first-time homebuyers in Michigan will soon be able to use the MI Home Loan to buy more expensive homes.
US existing home sales fall more than expected in March
Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.
Mortgage rates jump as tariffs hit markets; biggest spike in nearly a year
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week, according to the latest Freddie Mac data. Here's what to know.
March 2025 data shows home values flattening as sellers outnumber buyers
March 2025 saw more homes hit the market than buyers were ready for, flattening price growth and increasing inventory to the highest level since 2020.
It’s cheaper to buy than rent in these 32 cities, study finds
Renting is more affordable than buying in most U.S. cities, but 32 locations offer better buying options. Here’s where.