Mortgage rate drops, more inventory may give homebuyers 'window of opportunity' this fall
Lower mortgage rates and rising inventory could give potential homebuyers a “window of opportunity" in the offseason, according to Zillow.
These are California’s fastest-growing suburbs with home values under $500K
A new study found four of the nation's 50 fastest-growing suburbs with home values under $500,000 are in California.
Here are America's 'fastest-growing suburbs' with home values under $500K
If you’re in the market for a more affordable home, there are a number of fast-growing suburbs in the U.S. where you can still find homes valued below $500,000.
Map: Here are the states with the most 'stale' home inventory
Here are the states with the highest percentage of “stale" inventory, or homes still on the market after 30 days without going under contract, according to Redfin.
This is how long it takes to sell a house in California
Nationwide, the median number of days to close on a sale is 24.7 days, according to Redfin.
Map: Here's how long it takes to sell a house in your state
The median number of days on the market – or the number of days a home sits before going under contact – varies depending on where you live.
Starter-homes' crazy California costs: Redfin data
Prospective buyers need about $80,000 a year to buy a starter home in the U.S. and $285,000 a year in the Bay Area, Redfin data shows.
San Francisco 1-bedroom median rent is $3,160 a month: Zumper
This won't be a surprise to anyone who has been hunting for a place to live, but new numbers show San Francisco has one of the highest rents in the country for one-bedroom apartments.
Google engineer 'murder house' sells for $2.1M
A Santa Clara home where a Google software engineer is charged with beating his wife to death has sold for $2.1 million, according to the listing agent.
The major US cities where it's better to rent and better to buy
Is it better to rent or buy a home in your city? Here’s what a new study says.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Carmel home listed for $4.25M by obscure screenwriter
A three-bedroom home in Carmel is being listed for $4.25 million by a California screenwriter affiliated with movies such as Little Nemo, Lionheart and Pet Sematary Two.
Waiting for mortgage rates to fall? Why experts say it won't make a difference
Potential U.S. home buyers and sellers have kept a sharp eye on mortgage rates, which have contributed to the affordability crisis in the market.
Median home sale prices dropped in these three Bay Area Counties
It is still a tough market for homebuyers in the Bay Area, but in some cities, it may be a little easier to buy than before.
Here are the best real estate markets right now, according to WalletHub study
These cities ranked near the top as the best places for housing for consumers. See the complete list.
This small Ohio town is the hottest ZIP code for home sales; see the list
Realtor.com ranked towns in these regions of the U.S. as the top markets for consumers to find housing in 2024.
Dream deferred: Portland couple with six-figure salary struggles to find home to meet their budget
Despite their combined six-figure income, the homeownership dream has soured for some young Americans.
Getty heir selling Greco-Roman 'Temple of Wings' villa for $5M
A home nestled in the Berkeley hills dubbed the "Temple of Wings" and owned by the Getty family has hit the housing market, carrying a price tag of $5 million.
Median home price in South Bay exceeds $2M, marking the first ever for U.S. metro area
The San Jose metropolitan area has received the dubious distinction of becoming the first U.S. market, where the median home price has exceeded $2 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Things they don’t tell you about buying a home
Buying a home is more than just the down payment and mortgage and purchasers may overlook some of these unexpected aspects outside of expenses, such as the emotional stress.