California giving away up to $150,000 for first-time homebuyers

Made possible by the California Housing Finance Agency, the program gives eligible individuals 20% of the home's cost to help with the down payment.

3D printing robotic arm builds ADU
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A group is using technology to revolutionized the building of 'accessible dwelling units,' also known as 'granny flats' to some.

Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis

Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents. 

Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows

Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.

Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself

As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision. 

Mother of 4 evicted after transitional housing period runs out, community protests

A mom of four has been kicked out of her home after her temporary housing program was up. Protesters say Los Angeles housing services haven't done enough to help her find a permanent home.

Housing program eviction protesters removed
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Temporary housing advocates were trying to prevent a mother of four from being evicted.

Realtors' 6% commission on buying, selling homes eliminated: Here's why

The 6% commission, a standard in home purchase transactions, is no more, following a groundbreaking court settlement that will revolutionize the landscape of home sales in the United States.

Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home

A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.

Voters will carefully consider housing affordability in 2024

Voters are focused on the housing affordability crisis as the contentious 2024 presidential election heats up.

California home prices falling most in these cities

Two California cities made Realtor.com's top 10 list ranking where home prices are dropping the most.

This SoCal city is offering $25,000 for first-time homebuyers

Are you a Long Beach resident trying to buy your first home? You may be eligible for thousands of dollars towards a down payment.

New real estate trend: Meet the 'forever renters'

Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.

Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect

Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.