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.
These housing markets were the hottest in January
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California fires: Why are rents spiking in Los Angeles?
Officials are now starting to see price gouging and scams, including with hotels and short-term rentals and medical supplies, said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
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.
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.
Here are the cities where renters stay put the longest: Report
Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study
A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.
What Trump’s 2nd term could mean for the housing market: Expert weighs in
The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates through policies aimed at knocking out inflation.
Want to buy a home in 2025? Here's where mortgage rates will land
Realtor.com's 2025 housing forecast released Wednesday indicates mortgage rates will come down next year. Here's what buyers can expect.