Oakland home values fall 11% since last year
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Oakland home values fall 11% since last year

Red Oak Realtor Diedre Joyner explains why Oakland home values are dropping - it's mostly condos that are dragging the numbers down. 

Red Oak Realtor Diedre Joyner explains why Oakland home values are dropping - it's mostly condos that are dragging the numbers down. 

Leaving California makes homeownership 48% more likely, study finds

Leaving California makes homeownership 48% more likely, study finds

A new study reveals that residents relocating from California save 30% on housing and find a faster path to homeownership in states like Nevada and Idaho.

A new study reveals that residents relocating from California save 30% on housing and find a faster path to homeownership in states like Nevada and Idaho.

9 SF homes sold for over $2 million above asking in 2026 so far

9 SF homes sold for over $2 million above asking in 2026 so far

Bidding wars are pushing San Francisco home prices 30% to 50% above asking, a spike experts say is fueled by the Bay Area’s artificial intelligence boom.

Bidding wars are pushing San Francisco home prices 30% to 50% above asking, a spike experts say is fueled by the Bay Area’s artificial intelligence boom.

Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed

Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed

A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.

A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.

US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers

US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers

U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.

U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.

This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers

This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers

An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.

An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.

Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know

Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know

Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.

Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.

Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.

San Francisco home sells for an astounding $2 million over the asking price

San Francisco home sells for an astounding $2 million over the asking price

It’s even staggering by Bay Area standards, where homes commonly go for over the asking price. In San Francisco last week, a home in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood sold for $2 million over the listing price, to close at $4.95 million. 

It’s even staggering by Bay Area standards, where homes commonly go for over the asking price. In San Francisco last week, a home in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood sold for $2 million over the listing price, to close at $4.95 million. 

This city surpassed LA, New York as world’s most at-risk housing market

This city surpassed LA, New York as world’s most at-risk housing market

A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.

A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.

These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026

These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026

Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.

Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.

Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low

Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low

U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.

U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.

New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs

New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs

President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.

President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.