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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Average US mortgage rates ease for 2nd drop in 2 weeks: What to know

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. dipped lower for the second week in a row as spring homebuying season warms up. Here's what to know.

Spring housing marketing: New listings hit highest March level in 3 years

A new housing report shows that new listings have hit their highest level in three years. Despite this, the market still has catching up to do. Here’s what we know.

Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in each U.S. state

Consumers shopping for a home need a substantial annual household income to afford one in certain states based on data in a new study.

Hunting for an affordable house? You might want to consider these states

A new analysis from Redfin found that these states offer the most affordable homes, based on the median price that properties have gone for in March.

Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey

A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.