Real Estate

Affordability worsened in 97 percent of counties in the first quarter.

Homebuyer interest is increasing, which could translate into sales if rates drop even more.

Housing starts jumped by more than 11 percent on a monthly basis in February, suggesting robust construction activity.

Low property taxes in the Golden State are keeping people in their homes longer, according to Redfin.

While sales are expected to rebound this month, high mortgage rates will limit the upside potential for buying activity in 2025, said an economist.

From utility bills to insurance premiums, homeownership expenses have increased sharply over the past few years.

A typical home sold in January sat on the market a week longer than a year ago, data show.

Unmarried people were found more likely to borrow money from friends or relatives to pay for housing.

Texas is leading the nation with nearly 22,000 new housing units under construction.

Buyers have been cautious about purchasing a home in hopes of costs coming down, a real estate expert said.

Sales are expected to see a ‘slight gain’ this year amid strong macroeconomic conditions, according to a real estate expert.­

The median price of homes reached a record high of $407,500 in 2024.

Financial institutions are offering disaster relief and forbearance programs to help victims of the California wildfires.

State residents ‘deserve a reliable insurance market that doesn’t retreat’ from vulnerable communities, said insurance chief Ricardo Lara.

Residents can purchase policies for condos and renters’ coverage as part of the company’s ‘phased reintroduction.’

Golden State cities led the list of areas with the highest percentage of million-dollar homes, one report found.