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.
Californians flee high costs – and many come out ahead financially, study finds
California residents pay about 11% more for groceries, 40% more for gas and 61% more for utilities than the national average, according to the report.
California residents pay about 11% more for groceries, 40% more for gas and 61% more for utilities than the national average, according to the report.
US mortgage rate drops again: What this means for homebuyers
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
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.
LA approves $360M in Measure ULA funds for 4,000 affordable housing units
The investment targets 80 projects citywide, with the largest portion directed toward District 14, covering downtown and northeast Los Angeles.
The investment targets 80 projects citywide, with the largest portion directed toward District 14, covering downtown and northeast Los Angeles.
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.
When it comes to rent, these are the cities most affordable for residents - See the list
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Another billion-dollar giant relocating out of California
KB Home announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027 to lower costs and improve efficiency.
KB Home announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027 to lower costs and improve efficiency.
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%.
Best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to data
Zillow analyzed data and found the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in the U.S.
Zillow analyzed data and found the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in the U.S.
Sellers slash prices on 1 in 5 homes in 9 metros, Sun Belt states dominate list
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
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
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.