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.

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.

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.

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.

Here’s how much Kevin McCallister’s 'Home Alone 2' NYC trip would cost in 2023

There’s no doubt Kevin enjoyed his time in New York in the hit sequel film, but here’s what you would spend now to relive his adventure during the holidays.

Montgomery County weighs new bill that would give tenants right to buy rental properties first

If a landlord in Montgomery County decides to sell a rental property, should tenants get to buy it before anyone else? That’s an idea Montgomery County officials considered in a hearing Monday. 

These may be the top housing markets of 2024

Eight metropolitan areas are predicted to break double-digit sales growth in 2024.

Where are mortgage rates headed amid easing inflation? Experts weigh in

Tuesday’s new report from the Labor Department showed that prices either fell or rose more slowly across a broad range of goods including housing.

US consumer inflation eased in October, driven by cheaper gas, cars and airfares

Inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the consumer price spikes that have bedeviled consumers for the past two years.

Cash offers for homes reach near decade high in September

Over 30% of wealthy homebuyers in September bought a home in all cash, allowing them to avoid interest. Rates are still hovering just under 8%, a high not seen in two decades.