Looking to move to a Texas city? These are the best and worst options
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
Texas city ranks as strongest home buyer's market in US
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K
Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
The hottest home feature for 2025 might surprise you
Here's a look at which housing features are rising fast in home listings and which ones are trending down.
Texas property owners will be better protected under new laws soon to go into effect
It will soon be harder for someone to commit a crime in Texas that, up until now, has been relatively easy to do.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
Venmo, Bilt team up to reinvent rent and mortgage payments
Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.
Austin rent prices fall slightly, yet many tenants see little relief
Rent prices in Austin have dipped slightly, but rising fees and income-linked rent limits mean many residents are still struggling to afford housing.
Lawmakers in several states pursuing property tax reform measures
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
The best week to buy a home in 2025 is coming up soon: Here's when
During this week, buyers may see up to 33% more active listings than at the start of the year and save over $15,000 on average, according to the new report.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
You can still buy a mansion for under $1M in these 4 cities
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Here's where home equity has grown the most
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Home-sale cancellations are rising: What it could mean for the market
New data shows canceled home sales are rising – is this the start of a true buyer’s market? Here’s what we know.
Homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments in these states
A new study shows rising taxes and insurance costs are driving up mortgage delinquencies. Here’s where.
Nepo-homebuyers? Nearly 1 in 4 young Americans use family money to fund down payment
A new survey shows that rising housing costs are pushing Gen Z and millennial buyers to get creative with down payments.
Comparing the best cities for first-time home buyers in 2025
Consumers searching for their first home may find quality options in these areas. See the list.