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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New home sales up 4% in July
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There was a 4% increase in new home sales for the month of July.

These four US cities face the biggest housing shortages

The U.S. housing shortage is worse in several cities that have experienced a booming labor market, strong population growth, and low housing inventory.

Monthly mortgage payments reach record highs in US

The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.

Texas rep calls for voters to decide property tax future
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Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.