First-time homebuyer programs and San Francisco's housing market
Mortgage rates are climbing, reaching their highest levels in nearly three years. As of October 22, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 7.32%, while the 15-year rate is 6.68%. What does this mean for homebuyers, and is now the right time to buy a home? Christina Perez, with Land Home Financial Services, and Marylou Lopez, with Coldwell Banker San Francisco, give insight.
Mortgage rates are climbing, reaching their highest levels in nearly three years. As of October 22, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 7.32%, while the 15-year rate is 6.68%. What does this mean for homebuyers, and is now the right time to buy a home? Christina Perez, with Land Home Financial Services, and Marylou Lopez, with Coldwell Banker San Francisco, give insight.
Could this be the best time to buy a home? Sellers cut prices and offer cash to close deals
Homebuyers are gaining leverage as a stagnant housing market leaves sellers cutting prices and offering money toward closing costs.
Homebuyers are gaining leverage as a stagnant housing market leaves sellers cutting prices and offering money toward closing costs.
Zio Fraedo’s waterfront restaurant to close Vallejo location after 20 years
Zio Fraedo’s Waterfront restaurant in Vallejo will permanently close on Oct. 25 after two decades in operation due to an unaffordable rent increase proposed by the city.
Zio Fraedo’s Waterfront restaurant in Vallejo will permanently close on Oct. 25 after two decades in operation due to an unaffordable rent increase proposed by the city.
Bay Area mixed home prices: what to know
Buyers are backing out of home purchases as high prices and mortgage rates squeeze affordability. But the shift is playing out differently across California, and new Bay Area numbers show a mixed picture for prices and sales. Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Buyers are backing out of home purchases as high prices and mortgage rates squeeze affordability. But the shift is playing out differently across California, and new Bay Area numbers show a mixed picture for prices and sales. Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Mortgage rates rise for seventh straight week, squeezing homebuyers
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Buying a new home is now cheaper than an existing one in many markets
Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.
Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.
Study ranks most, least affordable states for retirees
Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.
Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.
30-year US mortgage rate reaches highest level in nearly 3 years
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
These small cities were just named the best in America: Here's why
What small U.S. cities offer the best quality of life? A new ranking looked at more than 1,300 communities, and here's what the data found.
What small U.S. cities offer the best quality of life? A new ranking looked at more than 1,300 communities, and here's what the data found.
Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
Cities where you'll save the most by renting instead of buying a home
A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.
A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.
Home prices fall in most major US cities as housing market cools: See where
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.
Ranked: The best US cities for home buyers in 2026, according to data
A new WalletHub analysis ranks the best U.S. cities for home buyers in 2026, comparing 300 cities based on 17 measures of real estate market strength, affordability and economic conditions.
A new WalletHub analysis ranks the best U.S. cities for home buyers in 2026, comparing 300 cities based on 17 measures of real estate market strength, affordability and economic conditions.
Wealthy Americans are moving to this country as ‘golden visa’ demand surges
Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.
Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.
Bay Area homeownership dilemma
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026
Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.
Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.
Hottest ZIP codes in 2026 where homes are selling the fastest
Which ZIP codes are drawing the highest buyer demand in 2026? Realtor.com’s latest rankings reveal where America’s hottest housing markets are.
Which ZIP codes are drawing the highest buyer demand in 2026? Realtor.com’s latest rankings reveal where America’s hottest housing markets are.
The new home-buying mindset
Could AI help you find a good real estate investment before you make an offer? Lance Growth, CEO and Founder of Growth 1031, breaks down the questions you should ask your realtor and the AI hacks that could help you evaluate a property in minutes.
Could AI help you find a good real estate investment before you make an offer? Lance Growth, CEO and Founder of Growth 1031, breaks down the questions you should ask your realtor and the AI hacks that could help you evaluate a property in minutes.
Mortgage rates climb to highest level in over a year: What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.