6-figure income needed to afford rent in these California cities, study reveals

Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities, including five in California.

Here's how much Americans need to earn to afford the median-priced home

Prices for homes are high in most markets, increasing the need for consumers to make more money to buy their next house based on a recent report.

Housing affordability report card: Only one state gets an A

A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.

US existing home sales fall more than expected in March

Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.

March 2025 data shows home values flattening as sellers outnumber buyers

March 2025 saw more homes hit the market than buyers were ready for, flattening price growth and increasing inventory to the highest level since 2020.

US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025

The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.

'Free eggs with purchase': Home listing comes with sunny-side incentive

In a creative bid to attract buyers amid high inflation and rising home costs, a Tennessee realtor is offering free eggs with the purchase of a $595,000 townhouse in Germantown.

More condos in US are selling below list price

Over half of the condos sold earlier this year were for less than the asking price, which is higher compared to last year’s sales, a new report finds.

First rebuilding permit issued in Palisades Fire zone
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Just after three months since the Palisades Fire first erupted, the rebuilding process begins in the Pacific Palisades on Wednesday, April 9.

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.

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.

Spring housing marketing: New listings hit highest March level in 3 years

A new housing report shows that new listings have hit their highest level in three years. Despite this, the market still has catching up to do. Here’s what we 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.