Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably,' data shows
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
New real estate trend: Meet the 'forever renters'
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.
Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Real estate fraud: What to look out for when buying a home
CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.
CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.
Philadelphia housing crisis: Mayor Parker, city leaders break ground on affordable housing initiative
Once considered an affordable place to buy or rent a home, housing costs in Philadelphia are steadily rising, while the city’s stubbornly big poverty rate, the highest of the nation’s big cities, remains constant.
Once considered an affordable place to buy or rent a home, housing costs in Philadelphia are steadily rising, while the city’s stubbornly big poverty rate, the highest of the nation’s big cities, remains constant.
Philly breaks ground on affordable housing initiative
Mayor Parker and city leaders gathered to break ground on an affordable housing initiative designed to help more people into homes.
Mayor Parker and city leaders gathered to break ground on an affordable housing initiative designed to help more people into homes.
Baby boomers to blame for housing shortage, real estate report says
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
Here's where Gen Z consumers can buy a home in the U.S.
Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.
Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.
This Florida home for sale is most expensive in America
The property, which went up for sale Feb 7, is listed at $295 mililon.
The property, which went up for sale Feb 7, is listed at $295 mililon.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
2023 home sales fell to lowest level in nearly 30 years, new report reveals
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades.
Renting a home in US is still more affordable than owning, new report shows
Both owning and renting a home remain a financial stretch for many Americans.
Both owning and renting a home remain a financial stretch for many Americans.
Controversial fight over Fishtown home heads to court, as both sides claim they are in the right
A family claims a Fishtown non-profit is trying to force them out of their home and the non-profit says they are just clearing out blight.
A family claims a Fishtown non-profit is trying to force them out of their home and the non-profit says they are just clearing out blight.
Controversial fight over Fishtown home heads to court
A family claims a Fishtown non-profit is trying to force them out of their home and the non-profit says they are just clearing out blight.
A family claims a Fishtown non-profit is trying to force them out of their home and the non-profit says they are just clearing out blight.
Zillow predicts hottest housing markets for 2024 – and they're all in the East, Midwest
Zillow found that the Midwest, Great Lakes and East Coast were home to all of 2024’s hottest markets.
Zillow found that the Midwest, Great Lakes and East Coast were home to all of 2024’s hottest markets.
2024 may finally be good year to buy a home, experts say: ‘The worst in home sales is over’
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
Radon testing important, especially Pennsylvania homes
The DEP recommends radon testing every five years, if a home was tested previously with safe results.
The DEP recommends radon testing every five years, if a home was tested previously with safe results.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.