California ranks dead last in affordability, No. 35 overall in 2026 Best States list
California landed at No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings, scoring high in health care but ranking last in opportunity due to high costs.
California landed at No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings, scoring high in health care but ranking last in opportunity due to high costs.
$45M Beverly Hills mansion built on infamous Manson murder site hits the market again
Built on the site of the 1969 Sharon Tate Manson murders, the Beverly Hills mansion of "Full House" creator Jeff Franklin is back on the market for $45 million after a $5 million price cut.
Built on the site of the 1969 Sharon Tate Manson murders, the Beverly Hills mansion of "Full House" creator Jeff Franklin is back on the market for $45 million after a $5 million price cut.
California among top 3 destinations for weather-driven interstate moves, survey finds
A Redfin survey reveals better weather is the primary driver for out-of-state moves, with California ranking among the top three state destinations for relocating Americans.
A Redfin survey reveals better weather is the primary driver for out-of-state moves, with California ranking among the top three state destinations for relocating Americans.
These American cities are trending toward a buyer's market
Americans in the market for buying a new home are seeing the markets in some parts of the country turn in their favor after years of seller's markets prevailing.
Americans in the market for buying a new home are seeing the markets in some parts of the country turn in their favor after years of seller's markets prevailing.
Hundreds of thousands of empty for-sale lots could help fix America’s home shortage, Zillow says
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
Here are Southern California's median home prices by county, according to new data
California’s median home price pulled back in June after setting a new record in May, though it remained above $900,000 for the third consecutive month.
California’s median home price pulled back in June after setting a new record in May, though it remained above $900,000 for the third consecutive month.
This winter wonderland was one of the hottest housing markets for June: See the list
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.