Realtors' 6% commission on buying, selling homes eliminated: Here's why
The 6% commission, a standard in home purchase transactions, is no more, following a groundbreaking court settlement that will revolutionize the landscape of home sales in the United States.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
Voters will carefully consider housing affordability in 2024
Voters are focused on the housing affordability crisis as the contentious 2024 presidential election heats up.
California home prices falling most in these cities
Two California cities made Realtor.com's top 10 list ranking where home prices are dropping the most.
This SoCal city is offering $25,000 for first-time homebuyers
Are you a Long Beach resident trying to buy your first home? You may be eligible for thousands of dollars towards a down payment.
New real estate trend: Meet the 'forever renters'
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.
New California bill would make illegal immigrants eligible for first time homebuyer loans
A California Democratic assemblymember's new bill states that an individual's immigration status can't disqualify an applicant from the program.
Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
'Sopranos' star Drea de Matteo's OnlyFans platform saved her home after she was unable to pay mortgage
'Sopranos' star Drea de Matteo advised 'all the old ladies' to join OnlyFans.
Russell Westbrook invests in South LA community redevelopment project
Russell Westbrook announced a big assist on social media and said he has invested in a development connected to an affordable housing project in South LA.
These Southern California cities ranked 'riskiest' for homeownership: study
Based on factors like climate, property crime, home age, home vacancy rates and accessibility to emergency services, these Southern California cities were ranked "riskiest" for homeowners.
LA renters' tenant protections extended for those waiting on aid from this program
Los Angeles renters who have already applied for this assistance program could be protected from eviction over past-due rent accrued due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
LA renters could face eviction if they don't do this by Thursday
Los Angeles renters will soon be required to pay any past-due rent acquired during these time periods of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
These are LA's most expensive neighborhoods by sq ft
Most of America's top 20 most expensive neighborhoods to buy in are in California, Florida and New York.
Got a pet during the pandemic? Soon your landlord can't evict you for them
The LA City Council protected renters from being evicted because of unauthorized pets during the pandemic. With that exception expiring soon, they're trying to make the protection permanent.
California first-time homebuyer loan program relaunches: How to apply
Last year, the "California Dream For All" program quickly ran out of the $300 million set aside to help first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance.
California home sales on the decline, prices down in LA County
Home prices declined across Los Angeles County in December 2023, mirroring a statewide trend.
Beverly Hills places moratorium on home improvements over lack of affordable housing
A judge has determined that the penalty for Beverly Hills failing to plan for affordable housing is a moratorium on home improvement permits for its celebrity residents including Leonardo DiCaprio and Taylor Swift.