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.
States with highest and lowest property tax burden
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austin City Council amends density bonus program for affordable housing
Austin City Council approved an update to help with affordable housing in the city.
Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
Fight over lumber tariffs could reshape future of US home building
Lumber prices are down but new home costs are up, which has sparked a debate over what is driving the housing market slowdown.
These are the best housing markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025
Looking to buy your first home? A Texas city is topping the 2025 list of best markets for new homebuyers.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
Mortgage rates jumped slightly but remain under 7%
A recent survey reveals that mortgage rates reached their highest level since February.
These cities have the highest percentage of 'rich renters' as housing prices rise
Across the United States, the income needed to afford a median-priced home has gone up 36.9% since 2019, though the average cost of rent is up 28.1%.
Texas Senate leaders celebrate passage of homestead exemption increases
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Millennials show higher interest in buying a home despite high mortgage rates, study finds
This group of prospective homebuyers admit that they are ready to buy a home sometime this year, according a recent study.
Texas House advances larger tax breaks for homeowners
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
Texas lawmakers tackle housing crisis by loosening zoning rules in big cities
The bill allows for residential development in areas previously zoned for offices, retail and warehouses and allows for the conversion of some offices and warehouses to multifamily and mixed-use housing.