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.
The best time to sell your home in 2026 is coming up soon; here’s when
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
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.
Reno surpasses Las Vegas as top destination for California homebuyers seeking affordability
Nevada's second-largest metro area is drawing a record share of Golden State residents seeking lower costs and no state income tax.
Nevada's second-largest metro area is drawing a record share of Golden State residents seeking lower costs and no state income tax.
Kanye West found liable in Malibu mansion 'gutting' lawsuit
Jurors awarded $140,000 to Tony Saxon in his lawsuit against Ye regarding unpaid wages and hazardous conditions at the rapper's Malibu mansion.
Jurors awarded $140,000 to Tony Saxon in his lawsuit against Ye regarding unpaid wages and hazardous conditions at the rapper's Malibu mansion.
Kanye West testifies in trial over Malibu mansion lawsuit
Kanye West testified in a Los Angeles civil trial Friday regarding a $1 million lawsuit from contractor Tony Saxon over a failed Malibu mansion renovation.
Kanye West testified in a Los Angeles civil trial Friday regarding a $1 million lawsuit from contractor Tony Saxon over a failed Malibu mansion renovation.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
Hundreds of properties in this Southern California county to be auctioned with bids as low as $100
Nearly 700 properties are available for bidding starting March 13.
Nearly 700 properties are available for bidding starting March 13.
America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
Hundreds of tax-defaulted homes in Southern California up for auction: How to register
Riverside and San Diego counties are opening public auctions for over 1,600 tax-defaulted properties this spring, offering a range of improved homes, vacant lots, and timeshares with bids starting as low as $100.
Riverside and San Diego counties are opening public auctions for over 1,600 tax-defaulted properties this spring, offering a range of improved homes, vacant lots, and timeshares with bids starting as low as $100.
Nearly 1,000 IE homes to be auctioned in April: What to know
Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across Riverside County and the Coachella Valley are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.
Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across Riverside County and the Coachella Valley are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.
Supreme Court rejects Huntington Beach appeal over state housing laws
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Huntington Beach's appeal, forcing the city to comply with California's state-mandated affordable housing laws.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Huntington Beach's appeal, forcing the city to comply with California's state-mandated affordable housing laws.
Palisades Fire victims 'insulted' by new brush clearance bill
Fire victims in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated and confused after receiving brush clearance bills from the City of Los Angeles for properties where their homes once stood.
Fire victims in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated and confused after receiving brush clearance bills from the City of Los Angeles for properties where their homes once stood.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
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.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
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.
California expands wildfire survivor mortgage relief to $100,000
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.
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.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.