Here's how hard it is to afford a home today vs. 25 years ago

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.

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.

Less than a third of Americans expect to buy a home in the next 5 years, poll finds

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.

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

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%.

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

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.

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.

US existing home sales fall more than expected in March

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.

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.

March 2025 data shows home values flattening as sellers outnumber buyers

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.

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

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.

Renting is more affordable than buying in most U.S. cities, but 32 locations offer better buying options. Here’s where.

Average US mortgage rates ease for 2nd drop in 2 weeks: What to know

Average US mortgage rates ease for 2nd drop in 2 weeks: What to know

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. dipped lower for the second week in a row as spring homebuying season warms up. Here's what to know.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. dipped lower for the second week in a row as spring homebuying season warms up. Here's what to know.

Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in each U.S. state

Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in each U.S. state

Consumers shopping for a home need a substantial annual household income to afford one in certain states based on data in a new study.

Consumers shopping for a home need a substantial annual household income to afford one in certain states based on data in a new study.

Homebuilder unveils 'fire-resilient' neighborhood

Homebuilder unveils 'fire-resilient' neighborhood

A new community was unveiled in Southern California that is "designed to IBHS’s highest level of protection against direct flame contact, radiant heat and embers."

A new community was unveiled in Southern California that is "designed to IBHS’s highest level of protection against direct flame contact, radiant heat and embers."

Hunting for an affordable house? You might want to consider these states

Hunting for an affordable house? You might want to consider these states

A new analysis from Redfin found that these states offer the most affordable homes, based on the median price that properties have gone for in March.

A new analysis from Redfin found that these states offer the most affordable homes, based on the median price that properties have gone for in March.

Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report

Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report

Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Here's how much house $300K, $400K and $500K buys you in each state

Here's how much house $300K, $400K and $500K buys you in each state

Those with a $300,000 budget to buy a house could get something up to 1,500 square feet on average across 25 states, according to a new GOBankingRates report.

Those with a $300,000 budget to buy a house could get something up to 1,500 square feet on average across 25 states, according to a new GOBankingRates report.

Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers

Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers

The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.

The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.