Renting is now cheaper than owning, data shows: See the list of top markets
A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.
A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.
Buying a home this spring? Sellers are starting to cut prices, report says
Home prices may be more affordable this spring. Here’s which cities are seeing the highest price reductions.
Home prices may be more affordable this spring. Here’s which cities are seeing the highest price reductions.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
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.
California reconsidering State Farm insurance rate hikes for homeowners after LA wildfires
State Farm once again wants to raise its rates by about 22% for California homeowners, which would affect about one million people.
State Farm once again wants to raise its rates by about 22% for California homeowners, which would affect about one million people.
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
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.
These housing markets were the hottest in January
Many of January's top five 'hottest' markets were in the Northeast, according to Realtor.com.
Many of January's top five 'hottest' markets were in the Northeast, according to Realtor.com.
Californians are fueling Texas' booming housing market: report
According to the report, the top reasons households move to Texas from out of state are because of housing, jobs, and climate.
According to the report, the top reasons households move to Texas from out of state are because of housing, jobs, and climate.
Burned lot in Pacific Palisades sells for nearly $1 million less than a month after listing
The 9,932-square-foot property located on Avenida de la Herradura was listed for $999,000 on Jan. 16, nine days after the Palisades Fire broke out.
The 9,932-square-foot property located on Avenida de la Herradura was listed for $999,000 on Jan. 16, nine days after the Palisades Fire broke out.
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.
Rent soaring in these LA ZIP codes after California wildfires, report says
The Palisades and Eaton fires have destroyed thousands of homes across LA County. A new report says in the days since the fires, rent prices have been going up.
The Palisades and Eaton fires have destroyed thousands of homes across LA County. A new report says in the days since the fires, rent prices have been going up.
LA real estate agent reveals No. 1 reason why Pacific Palisades residents won’t return
Southern California has been grappling with a surge of wildfires since Jan. 7. Over 50,000 acres have been scorched, 28 people have been killed and upwards of 16,000 homes and buildings have been completely lost.
Southern California has been grappling with a surge of wildfires since Jan. 7. Over 50,000 acres have been scorched, 28 people have been killed and upwards of 16,000 homes and buildings have been completely lost.
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.
LA fire victims: What to do if someone offers to buy your property
State officials are warning any victims of the recent wildfires who've lost their home or business to be weary of any offers to buy your property.
State officials are warning any victims of the recent wildfires who've lost their home or business to be weary of any offers to buy your property.
California AG warns 200+ landlords, hotels of price gouging after California wildfires
Thousands of people looking places to live after the Palisades and Eaton fires are finding jacked up rental prices.
Thousands of people looking places to live after the Palisades and Eaton fires are finding jacked up rental prices.
These are the best-performing cities in America, report says
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
Newsom issues order to protect LA fire victims from predatory real estate buyers
The order would ban unsolicited offers to buy property in areas affected by the fires for three months.
The order would ban unsolicited offers to buy property in areas affected by the fires for three months.