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
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%.
Oakland nonprofit buys $12M building to give teachers a place to call home
Oakland officials announced a new affordable housing program on Thursday aimed at helping public school teachers find homes in the city through a public-private partnership called “Rooted.”
Oakland officials announced a new affordable housing program on Thursday aimed at helping public school teachers find homes in the city through a public-private partnership called “Rooted.”
Rent for one-bedroom apartments in this Bay Area city jumped 18% in the last year, data shows
New data from housing database Zumper shows a staggering spike in rental prices for one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in one of the Bay Area's largest cities.
New data from housing database Zumper shows a staggering spike in rental prices for one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in one of the Bay Area's largest cities.
Oakland apartment fire that displaced 200 residents still unresolved
Tenants at at an Oakland apartment complex that burned in January are asking for relocation payments from their landlord. They say they are owed the money because there were code violations. The landlord says otherwise.
Tenants at at an Oakland apartment complex that burned in January are asking for relocation payments from their landlord. They say they are owed the money because there were code violations. The landlord says otherwise.
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.
Here’s where retirees can—and can’t—afford to rent on retirement income
Rising rent prices across the U.S. are putting growing pressure on retirees living on fixed incomes, with many now spending close to or above the recommended 30% of their income on housing.
Rising rent prices across the U.S. are putting growing pressure on retirees living on fixed incomes, with many now spending close to or above the recommended 30% of their income on housing.
Homes in this California county will soon be auctioned with bids as low as $100
Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across one part of California are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.
Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across one part of California are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.
Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
Rich Californians flock to Las Vegas housing market as lawmakers consider wealth tax
Los Angeles home prices now top $1 million, while the Las Vegas median sits at $465,000.
Los Angeles home prices now top $1 million, while the Las Vegas median sits at $465,000.
Stock Market: Is an A.I. crash possible?
Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off.
Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off.
Burbank man's $1.5M home sold without his knowledge in elaborate "deed-snatch" scheme
A licensed real estate broker and two others face federal charges for allegedly stealing a homeowner's identity to fraudulently sell a $1.5 million Burbank home.
A licensed real estate broker and two others face federal charges for allegedly stealing a homeowner's identity to fraudulently sell a $1.5 million Burbank home.
This California first-time homebuyer program offers up to $150,000 in downpayment assistance
CA HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE: The program is available for California residents who meet a series of requirements, including income limits that vary by county. Here's what to know.
CA HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE: The program is available for California residents who meet a series of requirements, including income limits that vary by county. Here's what to know.
This Bay Area city is the least affordable in the world to buy a home: study
A new analysis of home price affordably found that the city with the least affordable housing market in the world was in the Bay Area.
A new analysis of home price affordably found that the city with the least affordable housing market in the world was in the Bay Area.
Santa Clara VTA celebrates opening of San Jose affordable apartments
The city of San Jose on Friday celebrated the opening of its first transit-oriented housing development in over 20 years.
The city of San Jose on Friday celebrated the opening of its first transit-oriented housing development in over 20 years.
90-year-old man facing eviction from retirement community over unknown fees
A senior citizen is at risk of eviction from a retirement community for not paying fees he was not even aware of.
A senior citizen is at risk of eviction from a retirement community for not paying fees he was not even aware of.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
List: New California laws 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.
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.