Homeowners in these states may soon stop paying property taxes
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
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.
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.
A historic Bay Area compound was named among the 10 most expensive homes sold in the U.S. in 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 10 states where homeowners save the most on property taxes
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Venmo, Bilt team up to reinvent rent and mortgage payments
Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.
Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.
New California law approves home development near public transit
In a grand effort to tackle California's massive housing crisis, the governor signed Senate Bill 79, involving development close to transit stations.
In a grand effort to tackle California's massive housing crisis, the governor signed Senate Bill 79, involving development close to transit stations.
State housing mandate for 2.5 million units by 2031 is behind
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
San Rafael tenant lawsuit may determine if RV parks are mobile home parks too
Tenants sue RV Park management company and owner for damages alleged to include harassment and violating a city settlement that allow the to remain in park under rent control.
Tenants sue RV Park management company and owner for damages alleged to include harassment and violating a city settlement that allow the to remain in park under rent control.
Plastics recycler, Resynergi, leaving Rohnert Park and California
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
California homeowners can get $3,000 to retrofit their home. What to know:
Experts say one major action California residents can take to reduce the risk of earthquake damage and injuries is to retrofit their home. Now eligible residents can receive up to $3,000 for seismic work. But time is running out to register.
Experts say one major action California residents can take to reduce the risk of earthquake damage and injuries is to retrofit their home. Now eligible residents can receive up to $3,000 for seismic work. But time is running out to register.
Marin City's major public housing renovations leave some residents with doubts
Residents of Golden Gate Village met Monday evening to discuss a federal lawsuit they filed to address their deplorable housing situation and to react to the Marin Housing Authority's plan to completely renovate their hamlet neighboring Sausalito.
Residents of Golden Gate Village met Monday evening to discuss a federal lawsuit they filed to address their deplorable housing situation and to react to the Marin Housing Authority's plan to completely renovate their hamlet neighboring Sausalito.
The 2nd most expensive home for sale in America is on California's central coast
The 13-bedroom, 15-bathroom home sits on five lots spanning more than 5 acres, with dramatic, rugged ocean views.
The 13-bedroom, 15-bathroom home sits on five lots spanning more than 5 acres, with dramatic, rugged ocean views.
Mobile home park residents fight for their legal rights
The residents of one of the Bay Area's most affordable mobile home parks want to give the city a half million dollars a year for decades to but buy the park that they are entitled to purchase, But realistically, they will have paid for it twice.
The residents of one of the Bay Area's most affordable mobile home parks want to give the city a half million dollars a year for decades to but buy the park that they are entitled to purchase, But realistically, they will have paid for it twice.
Marin's senior trailer park community feeling housing insecure and anxious
The Marin Valley Mobile Country Club is a town within a town nestled in the hills above Novato, a haven for low-income seniors who are worried their haven is in real jeopardy.
The Marin Valley Mobile Country Club is a town within a town nestled in the hills above Novato, a haven for low-income seniors who are worried their haven is in real jeopardy.
This $125M Bay Area estate is the most expensive on the market. The rare opportunity to buy a piece of it
A $125 million home for sale in the peninsula town of Woodside may be the Bay Area’s most expensive house currently on the market. The sellers are offering a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of the historic legacy estate.
A $125 million home for sale in the peninsula town of Woodside may be the Bay Area’s most expensive house currently on the market. The sellers are offering a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of the historic legacy estate.
California developer builds first 'wildfire-resilient' neighborhood
A California residential developer is building what's being called the country’s first "wildfire-resilient" neighborhood.
A California residential developer is building what's being called the country’s first "wildfire-resilient" neighborhood.
30 homes flooded after water pipe bursts in San Jose apartment building
Dozens of residents were displaced Saturday after a water pipe burst, flooding at least 30 units at a San Jose apartment complex, officials said.
Dozens of residents were displaced Saturday after a water pipe burst, flooding at least 30 units at a San Jose apartment complex, officials said.
Alameda County Fairground workers face job losses, evictions with end of horse racing
The Alameda County Fair Association, a nonprofit that has operated and maintained the county fairgrounds for nearly 50 years, is mired in controversy.
The Alameda County Fair Association, a nonprofit that has operated and maintained the county fairgrounds for nearly 50 years, is mired in controversy.