House down payments: Highest and lowest averages by city
The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.
Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
US home prices have surged 47% since the start of 2020
Home prices are rising at faster pace than the 1990s and 2010s.
44% of adults say they'd buy their childhood home if they could afford it
The survey found only half of all adults said they could afford their childhood home at today’s housing prices.
Living close to mom is a major consideration for Americans buying a home
The location of a homebuyer's mom is playing a crucial role in purchasing decisions, according to a new study from Realtor.com.
When is the best time to list your home for sale? It may be soon, Zillow study finds
According to a new Zillow study, now may be the best time to list your home in these cities.
Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Is it better to rent or own in DC?
With home prices and mortgage rates at record highs, is it better to buy or to rent a home in the D.C. area?
Make six figures? Here’s how much you must earn to afford a house in 2024
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
House flipping down nearly 30% as profits drop, data reveals
Gross profits on home flips sank in 2023, the real estate report revealed.
Arlington County to see real estate tax increase
A heads-up in Virginia, Arlington County leaders approved its first real estate tax increase since Fiscal Year 2020.
New bill aims to tackle empty office spaces in Montgomery County
Montgomery County sounded an alarm Monday over the growing amount of vacant office space in Maryland’s largest jurisdiction. Now, local officials say they’re trying to do something about it.
For the price of a home in LA, you could’ve bought a skyscraper in St. Louis
A recent sale of one of the tallest buildings in St. Louis fetched $3.6 million, a stark contrast to the regular sales of homes in LA for twice that amount, underscoring the tumultuous nature of the current real estate market in America.
This New Jersey town outranked all others as the best place to live
This northeastern community is appealing based on the job market, housing costs, and quality of schools. See what other cities made this year’s list.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Millennials are moving to these cities – and it’s not Los Angeles or NYC
Where are millennials flocking to these days? Here’s the list.
Zillow reveals best housing markets for first-time home buyers
The Zillow analysis found that half of the 10 best markets for first-time buyers are in the Midwest.
The best places to live in the US for 2024, according to report
Niche collected data from the U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and millions of resident reviews to form its ranking.
The 5 cheapest and 5 priciest states to buy a home in 2024, according to study
Aspiring homeowners need to earn a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states in 2024, according to a new analysis by Bankrate.
HGTV stars share housing ‘hack’ for aspiring homeowners facing affordability issue
HGTV personalities Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, who star in “Cheap Old Houses," spoke about their “house hack" of buying and restoring cheap historic homes.