Over 80% of homebuyers factor extreme weather, climate risk into decision, survey finds
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
Is your house haunted? 40% of Americans report an unexplained phenomena in their home
Have you ever felt a ghostly presence in your home? Perhaps an unexplained noise, such as footsteps or voices, or the lights flickering eerily. If so, you’re not alone.
Have you ever felt a ghostly presence in your home? Perhaps an unexplained noise, such as footsteps or voices, or the lights flickering eerily. If so, you’re not alone.
Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
Monthly home prices hit all-time high, driving pending sales down
Monthly home prices have hit an all-time high in recent weeks, driving down pending home sales by as much as 28%.
Monthly home prices have hit an all-time high in recent weeks, driving down pending home sales by as much as 28%.
Silicon Valley billionaires want to build a new city in rural California
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research.
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan reach deal on 'biggest property tax cut in Texas history'
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
'I fell into my chair': Iowa couple wins $2M Powerball prize after losing home in tornado
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
'The Brady Bunch' home hits the market for $5.5M
In 2018, HGTV purchased the home for $3.5 million. With the help of the actors who played the Brady kids on the hit show, they were able to turn the inside of the home into an exact replica of the television set.
In 2018, HGTV purchased the home for $3.5 million. With the help of the actors who played the Brady kids on the hit show, they were able to turn the inside of the home into an exact replica of the television set.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
US home values fell $2.3 trillion in 2022, but homeowners still benefiting from pandemic era gains: Redfin
The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June – the most significant June-to-December drop in percentage terms since 2008, according to Redfin.
The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June – the most significant June-to-December drop in percentage terms since 2008, according to Redfin.
Home price appreciation slowed again in December, but 2022 was still a big year for growth: Case-Shiller
House prices across the U.S. increased by 5.8% annually in December, down from the 7.6% annual increase in November, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index showed.
House prices across the U.S. increased by 5.8% annually in December, down from the 7.6% annual increase in November, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index showed.
Chairs sold at TJMaxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls recalled after reported injuries
There were 10 reported injuries including strains, bruising and a concussion.
There were 10 reported injuries including strains, bruising and a concussion.
Housing affordability at record low, report says
The number of affordable listings fell 53% from a year earlier, the Redfin report found.
The number of affordable listings fell 53% from a year earlier, the Redfin report found.
Could Austin's housing market be cooling off?
A new Austin Board of Realtors report reveals that home prices in Travis County have fallen to their lowest level in two years. Kent Redding, board president elect, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
A new Austin Board of Realtors report reveals that home prices in Travis County have fallen to their lowest level in two years. Kent Redding, board president elect, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Home prices forecasted to plunge, but US expected to avoid a repeat of 2008 financial crisis: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
Texas ice storm: Travis County property owners could get relief on property taxes
Travis County property owners may be e eligible for a temporary disaster-related exemption to help lower their property taxes if their property was damaged during the recent ice storm.
Travis County property owners may be e eligible for a temporary disaster-related exemption to help lower their property taxes if their property was damaged during the recent ice storm.
First-time homebuyer? See the typical weather you can expect in the top 10 best markets
Several qualities make a town attractive, including affordability, livability and where it might be easier for young buyers to break into the housing market. But have you ever considered what the typical weather looks like?
Several qualities make a town attractive, including affordability, livability and where it might be easier for young buyers to break into the housing market. But have you ever considered what the typical weather looks like?
Would you live here? Historic bank with original vault for sale in Rhode Island
The building boasts over 13,000 square feet and still has the original 1901 bank vault.
The building boasts over 13,000 square feet and still has the original 1901 bank vault.