First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
Nation's 1st apartment complex for the blind opens in Chicago
You may notice a new multi-colored building in the Illinois Medical District. It's an apartment building designed especially for people who are blind or visually impaired.
You may notice a new multi-colored building in the Illinois Medical District. It's an apartment building designed especially for people who are blind or visually impaired.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Over 90% of Gen Z views housing affordability as their top voting concern
Each age group of eligible voters have different concerns that are most important to them and for Gen Z, it's affordable housing. Here to tell us more about the problems they're facing is Katherine Watt, a housing reporter with CNET.
Each age group of eligible voters have different concerns that are most important to them and for Gen Z, it's affordable housing. Here to tell us more about the problems they're facing is Katherine Watt, a housing reporter with CNET.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Mortgage rates go up again this week – what’s the forecast for November?
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.
Quinn advocates for millionaire tax to ease property tax burden
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is back on the campaign trail, though not for an elected office.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is back on the campaign trail, though not for an elected office.
Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 2010
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Nearly a third of voters say housing affordability may affect their presidential pick, survey finds
A recent survey shows that some voters may feel inclined to select the next president based on who they believe is best equipped to improve the nation’s housing issue.
A recent survey shows that some voters may feel inclined to select the next president based on who they believe is best equipped to improve the nation’s housing issue.
Map: States where mortgage rates increased the most this year
Mortgage rates increased in all but six states in the first half of 2024.
Mortgage rates increased in all but six states in the first half of 2024.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Growing number of millionaires opt for renting over buying homes: Report
Add a small number of millionaires to the ever-growing list of Americans who have delayed – or disregarded– homeownership.
Add a small number of millionaires to the ever-growing list of Americans who have delayed – or disregarded– homeownership.
Republican lawmakers pushing for property tax relief in Illinois
Republican lawmakers are advocating for property tax relief for Illinois homeowners, citing high taxes as a contributing factor to “opportunity deserts" in some communities.
Republican lawmakers are advocating for property tax relief for Illinois homeowners, citing high taxes as a contributing factor to “opportunity deserts" in some communities.
Mortgage rate drops, more inventory may give homebuyers 'window of opportunity' this fall
Lower mortgage rates and rising inventory could give potential homebuyers a “window of opportunity" in the offseason, according to Zillow.
Lower mortgage rates and rising inventory could give potential homebuyers a “window of opportunity" in the offseason, according to Zillow.
Here are America's 'fastest-growing suburbs' with home values under $500K
If you’re in the market for a more affordable home, there are a number of fast-growing suburbs in the U.S. where you can still find homes valued below $500,000.
If you’re in the market for a more affordable home, there are a number of fast-growing suburbs in the U.S. where you can still find homes valued below $500,000.
Map: Here's how long it takes to sell a house in your state
The median number of days on the market – or the number of days a home sits before going under contact – varies depending on where you live.
The median number of days on the market – or the number of days a home sits before going under contact – varies depending on where you live.
Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released the city's 2025 Budget Forecast on Thursday.
The major US cities where it's better to rent and better to buy
Is it better to rent or buy a home in your city? Here’s what a new study says.
Is it better to rent or buy a home in your city? Here’s what a new study says.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.