US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Orange County School Board OKs affordable housing agreement
A deal on affordable housing for Orange County Public Schools employees has received the green light from the School Board. School employees will be given priority consideration at two downtown Orlando apartment complexes.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Housing supply jumps to 4-year high – but it's not all great news
America's housing shortage appears to be easing, but a major reason for the increase in supply provides little comfort.
Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Mortgage rates go up again this week – what’s the forecast for November?
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.
Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
Children's musician Raffi is selling his Canadian island home: Photos
Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.
Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’ in new survey
The financial strain of having a house has led some homeowners to sacrifice paying for other critical expenses, a recent survey finds.
San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban AI rent price-fixing software
San Francisco is putting a stop to automated price-setting for rent, arguing that software has scammed renters out of good prices for housing units.
More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
As rental market cools, one-third of property managers offer things like free weeks of rent or parking
A new report from Zillow finds that property managers offered incentives on their rental properties in July as rent growth slowed.
San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban rental-price software
San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban the use of a type of software that large landlords use to set rental prices.