Housing

Rent has become unaffordable for half the tenants in the U.S., more than ever before, according to a new study released Thursday by Harvard University.

Mortgage rates climbed again this week, with the 30-year fixed-rate averaging 6.69%. While rates have declined since the fall, home prices are expected to continue to rise.

City planners and developers are renovating former commercial buildings to add housing in growing cities. Projects include retrofitting libraries, office space and motels into housing.

U.S. median rents dropped for the eighth month in a row in December, offering some relief for renters who are still contending with high inflation and interest rates.

A key measure of home-purchase applications up 3.7% last week as a recent increase in mortgage rates did little to cool buyer demand, according to new data.

The cost of insurance is on the rise, and 70% of Americans are looking for ways to brings those costs down without jeopardizing protection for loved ones and homes.

The sale of previously owned homes fell in December, capping out the worst year for home sales since 1995 amid the astronomic spike in mortgage rates.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell to 6.6% this week, the lowest the benchmark note has been since May of last year. But affordability remains a challenge.

A decade ago, empty nesters owned the same share of three-plus bedroom homes as families with children. Now, baby boomers with no kids at home own large homes at twice the rate.

Housing starts fell in December for the first time in four months, even as a drop in mortgage rates spurred a burst of optimism in the housing market.

Confidence among homebuilders in the U.S. housing market rose in January for the second consecutive month as high mortgage rates continued to decline.

The total number of homes for sale on the market rose in December for the second straight month, a sign the housing shortage is finally starting to ease.

The average cost of homes has fluctuated over the years. Take a look at how inflation has played a role in the housing market in the decades of 1940 through 1980.

Orlando realtor Freddie Smith discusses how owning a home and living a typical middle class life has become increasingly unattainable for most millennials and older Gen Z.

Sotheby's International Realty's 2024 Luxury Outlook Report reveals industry trends and highlights cities around the world where cash is always king.

Realtor.com on Thursday put out a report detailing the cities expected to be best-suited for those looking to purchase their first-ever home. Irondequoit in New York came in No. 1.

A key measure of home-purchase applications rose 9.9% in the first week of 2024, even as mortgage rates moved higher to start the new year, new data shows.

Buffalo, New York will see its housing market become the most competitive out of 50 major cities this year, projections from Zillow indicated.

Home and auto insurance rates continue to rise and are climbing out of reach for some Americans in what has been a brewing crisis.

A key measure of home-purchase applications tumbled 9.4% in the final week of 2023, even as mortgage rates posted a sharp drop over the course of December.