Housing

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's socialist platform with a $30 minimum wage and free childcare sparks debate over the future of the city's over-$1 trillion economy.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's $100B rent freeze and affordable housing plan sparks backlash from landlords and developers.

Affordability in just three of the U.S.'s 50 top metro areas is such that households that make the median income can scoop up a home that won’t go above 30% of their earnings, Realtor.com found.

Realtor.com reported Monday that a handful of cities stood out in May as being the most "buyer-friendly," offering both ample inventory and plenty of homes that have slashed their prices.

Small real estate investors saw their foothold increase last year, with them making 59% of all investor home purchases in 2024, according to Realtor.com.

Lumber is in the spotlight as the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Lumber Coalition disagree about what’s behind the U.S. housing market experiencing a slump. 

President Donald Trump plans discussions on taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, a decision that could affect mortgage-backed securities and housing market stability.

Most American homebuyers are anticipating a recession in the next year, though more view that as a buying opportunity than a deterrent to purchase, Realtor.com found.

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales recently weighed in on what measures are needed to address America’s housing crisis, taking particular aim at overregulation.

Insurance giant State Farm recently requested an emergency premium increase that could hike rates up by 38%.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner laid out his joint plan with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to identify and utilize federal lands to build affordable housing.

A recently released report from Realtor.com has identified the U.S. housing markets that proved to be the "hottest" in February. Hartford, Connecticut; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Kenosha, Wisconsin, were among them.

President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada have caused lumber prices to rise, with homebuilders warning that the higher construction costs they face will be passed on to consumers through higher prices.

The National Association of Realtors' pending home sales data fell 4.6% in January to an all-time low as prospective homebuyers encountered high mortgage rates and home prices.

Home Depot said that its customers are still holding off on larger renovation projects as macroeconomic conditions continue to impact the housing market.

A new report is showing how the Trump administration's federal layoffs are affecting the D.C. housing market.

If President Donald Trump follows through with his impending 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, construction costs will surge, home builders warn.

The home affordability crisis has raged on for years with no sign of easing anytime soon, and that has some experts concerned -- especially for young adults.

Existing home sales declined in 2024 to the lowest level since 1995, while median home prices rose to a record high as elevated mortgage rates confound the market.

Extreme weather – from wildfires in California to the freezing cold temperatures and snow in Northeast, Midwest and South – has caused home tours and pending sales to fall.