Hassett reveals Trump housing plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for down payments
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable
Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.
Home prices are falling fastest in these California metros
From Austin to San Diego, home prices are finally cooling off—these are the the top 5 cities where buyers are finally getting some leverage.
This historic Bay Area estate was one of the most expensive homes sold in the U.S. in 2025
A historic Bay Area compound was named among the 10 most expensive homes sold in the U.S. in 2025.
These are the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026
A new study is listing the best markets for first-time homebuyers based on factors including affordability, availability, amenities and economic health.
January is the cheapest month to buy a home; here's how much you could save
January may be the best time to buy a home, according to a study. Here’s why and how much buyers could save.
Mickey Rourke blasts 'embarrassing' GoFundMe fundraiser to help him pay his rent
Mickey Rourke has publicly denounced an unauthorized GoFundMe launched by his management team, calling the effort to pay his $60,000 back rent "embarrassing" and "humiliating."
Map: These are the hottest real estate markets in 2026
Buyers may see a slight upper hand in 2026 as analysts predict a more balanced housing market, but they warn “it’s not off to the races” yet.
Saving for a down payment still a barrier for people looking to buy a home, Realtor.com says
An analysis by Realtor.com is forecasting homeownership in 2026 to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline. But saving for a down payment is still a barrier for many people looking to buy a home.
Bay Area home prices fall, marking largest annual price decline in California, figures show
New figures show statewide home sales rose for the third straight month, but the Bay Area is bucking that trend, with the region experiencing the biggest annual decline in California in both home prices and sales.
List: People in these cities moved the most over the last year, data shows
New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.
List: New California laws taking effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Here's the ‘most affordable’ city in the US for 2025
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K
Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
The hottest home feature for 2025 might surprise you
Here's a look at which housing features are rising fast in home listings and which ones are trending down.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
President Trump endorses a 50-year mortgage for home buyers
Over the weekend, President Trump endorsed a suggestion from the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to create 50-year-long mortgages, 60% longer than traditional 30-year mortgages, to combat higher home prices and interest rates. This idea drew a lot of criticism after the increased costs to home buyers were calculated.
Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.