Housing

Several states have raised taxes on wealthy residents to narrow state budget deficits and offset expected declines in federal funding for programs like Medicaid.

The Trump administration's plans to hold an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are drawing interest from several Wall Street banks, FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo reported.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.

Realtor.com names Beverly, Massachusetts, the hottest zip code in America with homes getting 4.6 times more views and median price of $746,000.

Florida is attracting residents from high-tax states as Gov. DeSantis calls for eliminating property taxes, potentially saving homeowners thousands compared to California or New York.

Santa Cruz County in deep blue California was named the least affordable U.S. rental market in 2025, requiring $81.21/hour to rent a modest two-bedroom apartment.

New York City's real estate market faces uncertainty as Zohran Mamdani's campaign proposes rent freezes, which an industry expert warns could be catastrophic for the market.

Austin, Texas, stood out as the fastest-growing metro, with eight of the 10 most booming metros being located in the South, according to a new LendingTree report.

Highland Cabinetry's research shows top 10 overpriced U.S. cities including Newark, New York City, and Los Angeles where high costs aren't matched by comfortable living conditions.

Los Angeles is slowly rebuilding after the deadly wildfires burned through Southern California. But, only about a thousand rebuilding permits applications have been filed so far.

Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, expanding access to homeownership beyond traditional credit.

NYC mayoral hopeful Mamdani plans to impose an immediate freeze on more than 2 million rent-stabilized apartments.

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.