- Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January
The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.
- Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating
High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.
- U.S. housing market could lose nearly $1.5 trillion in value due to rising costs of climate change
By 2055, 84% of all U.S. homes may see some drop in value, totaling $1.47 trillion in losses, according to an analysis by climate-risk firm First Street.
- Here's what happens if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac go private
The U.S. government may soon return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private markets less than two decades after turmoil nearly toppled the mortgage industry.
- Weekly mortgage demand drops 6%, as homebuyers remain 'on the fence'
Mortgage rates dipped slightly last week, but so did mortgage demand, as housing affordability continues to sideline potential buyers.
- This lesser-known tax strategy could help to reduce capital gains on your home sale
Selling your home can trigger capital gains taxes, but there are ways to reduce or eliminate your bill, experts say. Here's what to know.
- U.S. homebuilders raise alarm over tariffs as sentiment falls to 5-month low
Sales expectations in the next six months took a major hit in the National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index.
- Here's how much it can cost for one person to live in 12 major cities globally in 2025
Moving to a major city often comes with big benefits and opportunities, but it's important to figure out if it makes sense financially before taking the leap.
- Here's what the privatization of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac may mean for homebuyers and investors
Two mortgage giants essential to the U.S. housing market could be released from the government into the private sector. What that means for you.
- How the federal government spent billions rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
The U.S. has spent billions rebuilding New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Some of the interventions have, at times, had unintended consequences.
- Mortgage refinance demand jumps to highest level since October, but homebuyers pull back again
Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 10% compared with the previous week and were 33% higher than the same week one year ago.
- 2025 could be a renter’s market — but it won’t last, economists say. Here's how to take advantage
The affordable conditions in the rental market in the U.S. might be short-lived. Here’s why, according to economists.
- A $50 million Ferrari-inspired mansion just broke a local record in Delray Beach, Florida. Take a look inside
The sale included a mansion swap, bespoke furniture, elaborate chandeliers, art, alcohol and even a miniature Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sports car.
- This 79-year-old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'
Karen Bagnard lost her home of more than 50 years in Altadena, California, to the area's devastating wildfires. Now, she hopes to rebuild.
- Homebuyer mortgage demand drops further, a troubling sign for the spring market
Homebuyers are seeing very little reason to get a jump on the all-important spring housing market, even with more listings coming up for sale.
- New tariffs could raise home prices and sideline potential buyers
Home prices are already at records, and tariffs on building materials from Canada and Mexico could add even more pressure to the market.
- Renter affordability has improved — here's what's behind the trend
The cost to rent is coming down faster in some areas of the U.S. than others. Here are some of the most and least affordable spots.
- L.A. wildfire victims face financial anxiety amid recovery: 'The uncertainty is very unsettling'
The wildfires that tore through Los Angeles have left residents with ample financial anxieties. There are few answers right now.
- New York City office demand is finally back to normal
Demand for New York City office space has finally returned to pre-pandemic levels, driven by an influx of new workers as well as return-to-office policies.
- 2025 is a ‘renter’s market,’ housing economist says — here’s how to take advantage
2025 is showing signs of a "renter's market," meaning tenants might have the upper hand to negotiate. Here's what to know.
- Pending home sales drop sharply in December as mortgage rates surge back over 7%
Pending home sales in the U.S. fell in December as mortgage rates climbed again.
- The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for your money
The Fed paused rate cuts after its first meeting of the year — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.
- Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle
Mortgage rates didn't move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken.
- After the wildfires: What a long rebuilding process will look like for Los Angeles homeowners
California's homebuilding industry faces a daunting task, and opportunity, in the aftermath of LA's wildfires.
- The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. Here's what that means for your money
The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates again when it meets next week, delaying any relief from high borrowing costs.
- Looking for a new place in 2025? How to know if a rental listing is a scam, fraud experts say
Avoid falling for real estate scams when looking for rental listings. Here's what to watch out for.
- From giant Lego-style bricks to artificial reefs, how the construction industry is using tech to tackle climate change
The building industry is "by far" the largest emitter of greenhouse gases of any sector, according to the U.N.
- Here's how climate change is reshaping home insurance costs in California — and the rest of the U.S.
Even for homeowners outside of California, worsening extreme weather means higher insurance rates.
- Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why
Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.
- 5 cities with the lowest 'barrier to homeownership' — where saving a 20% down payment takes less than 4 years
How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment depends in part on where you live, according to a new report.
