US mortgage rates rise above 7% for the first time since 2002
The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.
Homeless man builds wooden house 'on wheels' on Hollywood Boulevard
A small wooden house built by a homeless man on Hollywood Boulevard is drawing a lot of attention from people passing by the popular Los Angeles road.
FHFA to eliminate G-fees for some homebuyers
At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) conference on Monday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the elimination of added mortgage fees for some borrowers. Here's what that means for you.
Veteran’s family receives home repair help from different faith organizations
Dozens of volunteers helped turn a worn-down house into a stable, improved home for a veteran's family in Elgin.
Without Elon Musk's help, Grimes says she 'couldn't afford to buy a house' in Austin
Musician Grimes has weighed in on housing affordability in Austin and shared that she "couldn't afford to buy a house that fits my kids" without help from their dad, Elon Musk.
Housing market in Austin could be moving from seller to buyer
In a recent study conducted by the Consumer Affairs website, 33% of participants said Austin would be the first to experience a housing crash among the 50 most populated cities in the country.
Existing home sales drop to lowest level since 2020
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
Housing market shift: Austin forecasted to favor buyers over sellers
Real estate website Knock.com is projecting that the nationwide seller's market is cooling from its historic highs and that it's moving toward favoring buyers.
Homebuyers are taking back their bargaining power, survey shows
Approximately 92% of homeowners accepted 'some buyer-friendly terms' when selling their home last month.
More than 20 million US households are behind on utility bills
Experts warn mass shutoffs are coming.
Mortgage rates increase as market reacts to expected Fed rate hike, experts say
Rates for the 30-year mortgage are back up again this year over concerns that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates.
Cooling housing market: Idaho, Colorado, Utah sellers drop prices in July
Here are the top 10 U.S. cities that had the highest share of sellers who dropped their asking prices in July as more buyers backed out of the market.
How to best cover your property against floods
With a hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season now underway, up to 20 named storms this year could have an impact on many coastline communities.
Attorney claims letter notifying Mesquite mother of eviction trial was forged after he asked for it
An attorney fighting the eviction of a Mesquite mother is making a strong accusation that a letter notifying his client of her eviction trial date was forged and placed in her file after the date had passed.
Airbnb testing 'anti-party' algorithm to enforce ban on big parties
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
Here are the 10 'hottest' ZIP codes for home buyers in America
Many of 2022’s “hottest” ZIP codes are in the U.S. northeast, while the Midwest and South each managed to snag a spot, according to the report. Did yours make the list?
California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'
Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.
Rent in Texas: How much you need to make per hour to afford it
According to the report, workers cannot afford modest one-bedroom apartments in 91% of U.S. counties.
Here’s how much the average 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom rent is in America
Nationwide rent prices continued to climb in August 2022, according to a new report. Here’s a look at how much renters are paying on average this month, and when the market could level off.