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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are the cities paying off the most household debt in 2025
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
Nearly half of all home sellers offered concessions, 1st-quarter data shows
Redfin ranked the top U.S. metropolitan cities that had the most and least amount of concessions with home sales in 2025 so far.
Redfin ranked the top U.S. metropolitan cities that had the most and least amount of concessions with home sales in 2025 so far.
How to navigate Central Texas's unpredictable real estate market
If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Central Texas, you'll likely be navigating an unpredictable real estate market. A local realtor offers some advice in this 7 On Your Side.
If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Central Texas, you'll likely be navigating an unpredictable real estate market. A local realtor offers some advice in this 7 On Your Side.
Here's how hard it is to afford a home today vs. 25 years ago
A new report collected data on mortgage rates, home prices, and household incomes over 25 years to see how much harder it is to buy a home today than it was in 2000. Here's what the data found.
A new report collected data on mortgage rates, home prices, and household incomes over 25 years to see how much harder it is to buy a home today than it was in 2000. Here's what the data found.
More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where
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.
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.
How much Texans need to earn to afford the average home
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
Texas near top in nation for housing affordability, report shows
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
Austin releases 'point-in-time' homeless count results
The city of Austin has released its point-in-time count, which estimates the number of unhoused people on a single night.
The city of Austin has released its point-in-time count, which estimates the number of unhoused people on a single night.
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.
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.
Navigating the spring housing market
Spring is prime house-buying season, but the market is still challenging, which means more buyers are turning toward risky mortgages. Finance professor Dan Roccato has advice on getting the best loan.
Spring is prime house-buying season, but the market is still challenging, which means more buyers are turning toward risky mortgages. Finance professor Dan Roccato has advice on getting the best loan.