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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consumers searching for their first home may find quality options in these areas. See the list.
Most homeowners won't even consider selling this year, thanks to mortgage rates
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
States with highest and lowest property tax burden
The median property tax bill grew 2.8% to $3,500 in 2024.
The median property tax bill grew 2.8% to $3,500 in 2024.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
These cities are the best and worst for renters in 2025, study shows
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2025, report shows
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
Top five buyer-friendly housing markets offer price cuts and increased inventory
Shopping for a home can be challenging, but looking for one in a real estate market that’s more favorable to buyers can help ease that pain.
Shopping for a home can be challenging, but looking for one in a real estate market that’s more favorable to buyers can help ease that pain.
Map: The ‘hidden’ cost of home ownership in each state for 2025
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Rent prices falling in most U.S. cities, report finds
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
Austin City Council amends density bonus program for affordable housing
Austin City Council approved an update to help with affordable housing in the city.
Austin City Council approved an update to help with affordable housing in the city.