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.
The 10 states where homeowners save the most on property taxes
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Wells Fargo to host free ?Advancing Homeownership? fair in Houston
Wells Fargo will host a free ?Advancing Homeownership Fair? to help Houston residents learn more about the home buying process, local resources available for down payments and closing costs, and opportunities that may help them achieve the goal of becoming a homeowner.
Wells Fargo will host a free ?Advancing Homeownership Fair? to help Houston residents learn more about the home buying process, local resources available for down payments and closing costs, and opportunities that may help them achieve the goal of becoming a homeowner.
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.
Nearly 1 in 5 homes slashed prices last month, despite falling mortgage rates
Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.
Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.
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.
Houston housing market: Is it a good time to buy or sell?
There are about 40,000 homes for sale in the Houston metro, which is a decade-high six-month inventory.
There are about 40,000 homes for sale in the Houston metro, which is a decade-high six-month inventory.
What does Houston's housing market look like right now?
The Fed is expected to lower interest rates when it meets later this week, and that may trickle down to mortgage rates that have scared some would-be buyers away. FOX 26 business reporter Tom Zizka says even in a relatively healthy market like Houston, there are not enough home buyers for the homes that are for sale right now.
The Fed is expected to lower interest rates when it meets later this week, and that may trickle down to mortgage rates that have scared some would-be buyers away. FOX 26 business reporter Tom Zizka says even in a relatively healthy market like Houston, there are not enough home buyers for the homes that are for sale right now.
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.
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.
Homebuyers have been hit hardest in these states, data shows
The data also found that only 28% of homes are now affordable for the American buyer.
The data also found that only 28% of homes are now affordable for the American buyer.
Miami tops US in home delistings as sellers hold out for higher prices
Miami leads the nation in home delistings as sellers pull properties from the market rather than slash prices, according to Realtor.com’s July housing report.
Miami leads the nation in home delistings as sellers pull properties from the market rather than slash prices, according to Realtor.com’s July housing report.
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.
New homes are smaller – but more expensive – per square foot, study finds
New homes are getting smaller – but way more expensive. Here’s where buyers are hit hardest.
New homes are getting smaller – but way more expensive. Here’s where buyers are hit hardest.
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.
You can now buy this historic medieval monastery once visited by kings – but there's a catch
A jaw-dropping medieval property is on the real estate market in England, offering a pastoral life to interested buyers – but there's a catch.
A jaw-dropping medieval property is on the real estate market in England, offering a pastoral life to interested buyers – but there's a catch.