Map: States where mortgage rates increased the most this year
Mortgage rates increased in all but six states in the first half of 2024.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Where Harris, Trump stand on housing issues ahead of 2024 election: Study
A new study has analyzed the proposed housing policies of presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, but how will it impact Austin?
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week, but what will the impact be on Austin's real estate market? Olivia Vale with Roots Residential Group joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to break it down in this FOX 7 Focus.
Children's musician Raffi is selling his Canadian island home: Photos
Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.
Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’ in new survey
The financial strain of having a house has led some homeowners to sacrifice paying for other critical expenses, a recent survey finds.
Map: Here's how long it takes to sell a house in your state
The median number of days on the market – or the number of days a home sits before going under contact – varies depending on where you live.
San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban AI rent price-fixing software
San Francisco is putting a stop to automated price-setting for rent, arguing that software has scammed renters out of good prices for housing units.
More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
The major US cities where it's better to rent and better to buy
Is it better to rent or buy a home in your city? Here’s what a new study says.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
Waiting for mortgage rates to fall? Why experts say it won't make a difference
Potential U.S. home buyers and sellers have kept a sharp eye on mortgage rates, which have contributed to the affordability crisis in the market.
Dream deferred: Portland couple with six-figure salary struggles to find home to meet their budget
Despite their combined six-figure income, the homeownership dream has soured for some young Americans.
As rental market cools, one-third of property managers offer things like free weeks of rent or parking
A new report from Zillow finds that property managers offered incentives on their rental properties in July as rent growth slowed.
1 in 5 US homebuyers willing to sacrifice safety for affordability
One generation in particular told the survey they’re more willing to sacrifice safety to afford a home.
Rent prices in Austin drop 10% on average from last year: FOX 7 Focus
Rent prices in the Austin area have actually gone down compared to last year. Austin realtor Olivia Vale joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss in this FOX 7 Focus.
San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban rental-price software
San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban the use of a type of software that large landlords use to set rental prices.
A $1 million starter home? It’s becoming the norm in these cities
There are now 237 cities in the U.S. where the typical starter home is worth $1 million or more. Five years ago, there were only 84 such cities.
Home prices hit another record in June even as sales fall: What to know
U.S. home prices hit another all-time high in June, even as sales of existing homes fell, according to data shared by the National Association of Realtors.