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Climate Change Will Force People Out of Their Homes — But Where Will They Go?
Many seek the best places to live to avoid climate change—but do those places exist? And where will climate refugees go when the crisis forces them to relocate?
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Will the Housing Price Boom Finally Start to Slow Down?
Inflation is at a 40-year high and interest rates are going up too. So potential homebuyers might need to set their sights on a cheaper home in a more affordable area, while other potential buyers might back out of the market for now, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.
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Americans Are ‘Wasting Too Much Money on Housing,' Says Top Economist—Here Are 4 Ways to Get ‘House Rich'
As mortgage interest rates spike, it costs more to buy a home. Whether renting or owning, many people waste money on housing, says a Harvard-trained economist.
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Many Homebuyers Face Surprise Repair Costs Soon After Moving in, Survey Shows
More than three-quarters of new homeowners said in a survey they ended up having an unexpected cost in the first year of ownership.
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Is It Better to Rent Or Own a Home? Here's How to Decide the Right Move for You
With both home prices and rents rising, you’ll have to make a decision based on your personal situation. Here’s what to consider.
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Mortgage Refinance Demand Plunges 60%, as Rates Hit Their Highest Level Since 2018
A sharp increase in mortgage rates causes a plunge in refinance demand.
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Buying a Home This Spring? Be Aware of These 5 Unexpected Costs
You’ll need more than your down payment in savings before buying a house. These are the costs you should factor into your budget.
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Home Prices Heated Up to Start the Year, With Huge Surges in Arizona and Florida, Says S&P Case-Shiller Report
Home prices picked up steam again in January after a brief pullback, even as mortgage rates increased.
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House Prices Are Going Up. Here's When You Should Increase Your Budget, and When to Stick to Your Original Price
In February, the median sales price for homes in the U.S. was $357,300, a 15% increase on the year, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
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Mortgage Rate Soars Closer to 5% in Its Second Huge Jump This Week
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage shot significantly higher Friday, rising 24 basis points to 4.95%, according to Mortgage News Daily.
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Pending Home Sales Sink in February, Setting a Grim Tone as Housing Market Enters Key Spring Season
Higher mortgage rates are taking their toll on home sales, as a strong housing market begins to turn.
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Consumers Felt the Pinch at the Pump With Rising Gas Prices in February. Here's Who Was Affected the Most
Rising gas, rental and grocery costs have had the biggest effect on households with $50,000 or less in annual income, according to a new report.
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Mortgage Refinance Demand Plunges 14%, as Interest Rates Spike Higher
Fast-rising mortgage rates are causing a drop in mortgage demand, especially refinances.
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Mortgage Rates Are Surging Faster Than Expected, Prompting Economists to Lower Their Home Sales Forecasts
Mortgage rates are rising far faster than economists had predicted, and some are now revising their home sales forecasts lower as a result.
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Home Value Increases Surpassed Median Salaries in 25 Metro Areas Last Year, Report Says
Home value growth surpassed median salaries last year in 25 of 38 metropolitan areas across the country, according to research from Zillow.
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Home Sales Fell Far More Than Expected in February, as Mortgage Rates Rose and Supply Remained Tight
Rising mortgage rates are starting to take their toll on homebuyers. Sales fell far more than expected in February.
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Homebuilders' Sales Expectations Drop Dramatically, as Mortgage Rates Soar
Rising mortgage rates are starting to take their toll on homebuilder confidence, especially sales expectations.
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Mortgage Demand Falls as Interest Rates Surge to Multiyear Highs
A sharp jump in mortgage rates last week soured demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers, causing mortgage applications to drop.
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Single-Family Rent Prices Are Surging at a Record Rate, Led by Homes in Sun Belt Cities Like Miami and Phoenix
Single-family rents were up 38.6% in Miami, compared with just a 2% jump for the city in January 2021.
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There Is ‘Nowhere to Hide' for Consumers as Inflation Hits Food, Gas, Housing
Consumers are seeing prices rise rapidly for household staples.