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Mortgage rates are going through the roof. They're now at 8%. That's the highest in 24 years. Finance Professor Dan Roccato shares some advice to navigate these record rates.
Mortgage rates are going through the roof. They're now at 8%. That's the highest in 24 years. Finance Professor Dan Roccato shares some advice to navigate these record rates.
Zillow study: These design trends will help or hurt your home's value in 2024
Move over, hot tubs. Hello, cold plunge pools.
Move over, hot tubs. Hello, cold plunge pools.
Buying a home now 50% more expensive than renting, thanks to soaring mortgage rates
It's a lot cheaper to rent than to buy a home right now in the United States.
It's a lot cheaper to rent than to buy a home right now in the United States.
Adult kids are moving in with parents to save for homes, survey reveals
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
Adult kids are moving in with parents to save for homes
The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
Over 80% of homebuyers factor extreme weather, climate risk into decision, survey finds
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
Home ownership costs skyrocket, leaving the American Dream out of reach for many
A new report says 99% of the nation’s largest counties are less affordable than they have been historically - and people are spending more than a third of their income on owning a home.
A new report says 99% of the nation’s largest counties are less affordable than they have been historically - and people are spending more than a third of their income on owning a home.
83% of buyers consider climate risk when looking for new home, study says
Prospective buyers in certain regions of the U.S. were more likely to consider climate risks when shopping for a home, according to Zillow’s research.
Prospective buyers in certain regions of the U.S. were more likely to consider climate risks when shopping for a home, according to Zillow’s research.
New home sales tumble in August amid rising mortgage rates
New home sales plummet in August amid resurgence in mortgage rates.
New home sales plummet in August amid resurgence in mortgage rates.
Existing home sales fall for 5th month as supply crunch worsens
Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.
Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.
Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common
A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.
A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.
This 'probably haunted' former funeral home is on the market
A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.
A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.
Millennials feel they missed 'golden opportunity' to buy a home
A key mortgage rate reached 7.18% over the past week.
A key mortgage rate reached 7.18% over the past week.
Monthly home prices hit all-time high, driving pending sales down
Monthly home prices have hit an all-time high in recent weeks, driving down pending home sales by as much as 28%.
Monthly home prices have hit an all-time high in recent weeks, driving down pending home sales by as much as 28%.
Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
'Halloween' movie house for sale in South Pasadena, California
The house featured in the 1978 film Halloween is now for sale in South Pasadena, California.
The house featured in the 1978 film Halloween is now for sale in South Pasadena, California.
You can now own Neil Armstrong's former Texas home
The mid-century modern home is currently listed for $550,000.
The mid-century modern home is currently listed for $550,000.
Expert says ‘some kind of miracles’ needed in 'world of real estate' to reverse trends
The housing market continues to leave homebuyers struggling to find affordable options as mortgage rates surge and inventory remains scarce.
The housing market continues to leave homebuyers struggling to find affordable options as mortgage rates surge and inventory remains scarce.
Survey: Half of homeowners want to move but feel stuck
Even a small shift in mortgage rates could make a big difference to home affordability.
Even a small shift in mortgage rates could make a big difference to home affordability.