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.

Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities

Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.

Arlington residents sue over county's 'missing middle' housing policy

A closely-watched trial in Arlington County began on Monday as a group of residents took on the county's 'missing middle' policy.

Housing affordability is Gen Z's top voting issue, Redfin survey finds

Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election. 

Online rental scams cost Northern Virginia victims thousands

Investigators in Northern Virginia are sending out a warning tonight - if you're looking online for a place to live, beware of scammers.

Arlington family fights to preserve historic home amid eminent domain battle

A fight over a historic home and eminent domain in Arlington is heating up. Homeowners say they aren't giving up their land but the county has other plans.

Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states

An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.

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.

DC skinny home 6-feet-wide, on sale for under $600k

A new home is on the market for under $600,000 in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood. There's just one thing — it’s only six feet wide.

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.

Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis

Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents. 

Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself

As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision. 

Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home

A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.

Marcia Fudge steps down as HUD secretary

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed emotions."