Texas capital’s household growth surges, far outpacing national rate
Austin's population boom spans all ages as NAR data shows young professionals and seniors driving household growth, creating diverse housing demand across the Texas region.
US home prices are rising — but these fast-growing markets remain affordable
America's hottest housing markets shift to affordable communities in the Midwest and South, with Missouri leading at a 20% price growth while coastal cities cool.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Living alone costs Americans over $10,000 extra per year in what experts call a "singles tax," as apartment rents surge nationwide, new data reveals.
Abbott unveils 5-point plan to overhaul Texas property taxes, targeting relief for homeowners
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled an ambitious five-point property tax reform plan as part of his re-election campaign, promising relief for homeowners statewide.
Rich Californians flock to Las Vegas housing market as lawmakers consider wealth tax
High-net-worth Californians are increasingly setting their sights on Las Vegas to reduce their tax burden, with Los Angeles' median home prices at $1 million compared with Las Vegas' $465,000.
McMansions become financial 'liability' as buyers ditch oversized homes
Real estate experts say the American Dream is evolving as buyers ditch mahogany "McMansions" for energy-efficient homes with pickleball courts and smart tech.
Housing market cools as price growth hits slowest pace since Great Recession recovery
The housing market cooled dramatically as home price growth slowed to just 0.9% in December, the weakest pace since the economy was recovering from the Great Recession.
The 'poison pill' and digital secrets flipping the Sunshine State's condo power dynamic
A court ruling creates a "poison pill" for Florida condo developers while minority owners gain new power to block redevelopments, reshaping Florida's entire market.
Homebuyers gain upper hand in 3 major cities as inventories grow
Housing inventory surges in major American metro areas, and buyers gain more choices. Seattle leads with a 32.4% increase in homes for sale.
Homebuilders reportedly developing 'Trump homes' program to improve affordability
Homebuilders reportedly proposed a "Trump homes" program backed by private investors to build up to 1 million affordable homes for first-time buyers amid affordability challenges.
Just 17% of voters think now is a good time to buy a home as affordability concerns weigh: poll
Housing crisis deepens as 76% of renters believe they'll never afford homeownership, while sentiment hits historic lows, according to a new poll.
These states are considering eliminating property taxes for homeowners
Efforts to ease or eliminate property tax burdens are underway in North Dakota, Wyoming, Florida, Texas and Indiana as lawmakers consider alternative funding mechanisms.
Coalition warns Trump mortgage credit shifts could spark another 2008-style crash
Advocacy groups warn Trump housing regulator that mortgage credit score changes could trigger another taxpayer-funded bailout like 2008 financial crisis.
Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required
The American dream gets reimagined as co-buying between friends rises. With median homebuyer age hitting 40, platonic partnerships offer new path.
HUD orders citizenship verification after audit reveals ineligible tenants in taxpayer-funded housing
The Trump administration ordered public housing authorities to verify tenant citizenship within 30 days or face federal sanctions after HUD audit findings.
Trump says he's 'not a huge fan' of 401(k) withdrawal plan for homebuyers' down payments
Trump says he's "not a huge fan" of letting homebuyers tap 401(k) retirement accounts for down payments, citing strong account performance amid market's rise.
Effort to rein in Wall Street landlords could push US home prices up, investors say
Trump's housing policy restricts Wall Street home purchases, but investors warn it could backfire and drive prices higher by boosting demand in the market.
Trump moves to block Wall Street from buying single-family homes in sweeping new executive order
Trump signs executive order targeting Wall Street investors buying homes, directing federal agencies to limit support for institutional purchases.
Americans' paychecks grow stronger as Main Street shows new economic strength
New economic data reveals Main Street strength as Americans see higher pay, while retail sales rose 3.3% and home purchases increased amid lower mortgage rates.
Hassett reveals Trump housing plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for down payments
The Trump administration proposes allowing Americans to use their 401(k) funds for home down payments as housing costs soar, with details expected next week.



















