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
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
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.
"Parties, prostitution, street takeovers": Will Houston regulate short-term rentals?
Houston city leaders are taking steps to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), a move prompted by growing concerns from homeowners about disruptive activities in their neighborhoods.
Houston city leaders are taking steps to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), a move prompted by growing concerns from homeowners about disruptive activities in their neighborhoods.
Study reveals states with the most overcrowded homes in the US
A new LendingTree study reveals that nearly 19 million Americans live in overcrowded homes, with California, Hawaii and New York topping the list for the highest rates of shared bedrooms.
A new LendingTree study reveals that nearly 19 million Americans live in overcrowded homes, with California, Hawaii and New York topping the list for the highest rates of shared bedrooms.
What homebuyers and sellers should expect this spring, according to Zillow
Lower mortgage rates could help energize both buyers and sellers, according to new Zillow research. Here's what to know.
Lower mortgage rates could help energize both buyers and sellers, according to new Zillow research. Here's what to know.
Mortgage demand rises as rates drop
Weekly mortgage demand surged 11% as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week. What does this mean if you're looking to buy, sell or refinance?
Weekly mortgage demand surged 11% as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week. What does this mean if you're looking to buy, sell or refinance?
Map: Here's the best month to list your home based on where you live
Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.
Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.
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.
Black first-time homebuyers see strongest rebound despite affordability challenges, Zillow says
A new Zillow report shows Black first-time homebuyers are rebounding despite affordability barriers. Here's where the best markets are and why remote work is helping.
A new Zillow report shows Black first-time homebuyers are rebounding despite affordability barriers. Here's where the best markets are and why remote work is helping.
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.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Texas homeowners must now verify homestead exemptions every 5 years — or risk losing it
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
Housing affordability improved in half of the largest US markets last year; see the list
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
How extreme weather, high home prices could affect the 2025 housing market
The U.S. housing market has been hit hard by extreme weather at the start of the new year, in addition to the rising cost of homes.
The U.S. housing market has been hit hard by extreme weather at the start of the new year, in addition to the rising cost of homes.
Nearly half of people considering moving cite political climate as reason
Forty percent of people were hoping to move in 2025, according to a LendingTree survey.
Forty percent of people were hoping to move in 2025, according to a LendingTree survey.
The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
These will be the hottest housing markets of 2025, according to Zillow
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
Housing supply jumps to 4-year high – but it's not all great news
America's housing shortage appears to be easing, but a major reason for the increase in supply provides little comfort.
America's housing shortage appears to be easing, but a major reason for the increase in supply provides little comfort.