The share of first-time homebuyers has fallen to 21% of all transactions — the lowest level since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) began tracking the data in 1981. For real estate agents, the shift is not a temporary blip. It’s a structural change reshaping how agents build their businesse

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has created the Office of Deed Theft Prevention, a new unit housed in the Department of Finance to coordinate citywide efforts to combat fraudulent property transfers, according to an announcement on Friday. “The theft of a home is the theft of a family’s future,”

SoFi Technologies this week unveiled a new fully digital home equity line of credit (HELOC) experience, expanding its push into mortgages as more homeowners choose to tap equity rather than move. The company said the new HELOC offering will allow members to access home equity through an end-to-end d

After an uncertain start to the spring housing season, conditions may be aligning in favor of buyers. According to the Realtor.com® economic research team's latest weekly market update, new listings are surging, total inventory is rising, and asking prices continue to retreat as mortgage rates ease.

Jerome Powell’s tenure as Federal Reserve chair is coming to an end as the Department of Justice (DOJ) has ended its investigation of alleged cost overruns on the Fed headquarters’ renovations. This paves the way for Kevin Warsh to head the Fed — maybe as soon as May. The timing couldn’t be more per

More than three years after mortgage rates began their climb from historic lows, a subtle but significant housing market shift is underway. Homeowners are finally letting go of sub-5% rates, “comeback buyers” are re-entering the search and regional markets are moving in opposite directions — all sha

Soccer star David Beckham has publicly called out his wife, Victoria Beckham, for constantly snapping photos of the couple in their home every time they get dressed up to head out for a night on the town. David, 50, took to Instagram to share a mirror selfie of himself and the 52-year-old former Spi

As outside temperatures climb, pests are no longer looking for warmth. Instead, they prefer the opposite: cool air, moisture, and shade. And your house provides all three of these. “Most pests like ants, mosquitoes, termites, and roaches are programmed to become active and start breeding when condit

A powerful tornado struck Oklahoma on April 23, causing significant damage. The storm reportedly destroyed 40 to 50 homes, ripped roofs off buildings, knocked down power, and even forced the closure of an Air Force base. The massive twister was caught on video by storm chasers and some of the 50,000

The Silver Court Mobile Home Park in Miami’s Little Havana is set to close later this year, marking the latest casualty of Miami-Dade County’s building boom that’s squeezing out older affordable housing. Residents of the 65-year-old complex at 3200 Southwest Eighth Street were notified last month th

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced an offensive to protect homeowners from the rising tide of fraud: the creation of the city’s first-ever Office of Deed Theft Prevention and an immediate six-month moratorium on tax lien sales. The move aims to halt the loss of generational wealt

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already one of the area's wealthiest residents—thanks to his $450 million contract with the team. However, the NFL star and his wife, Brittany, are now set to get another very lucrative payday from a different local sports team: the Kansas City Curre

Mortgage rates continued their downward trend this week, with the average rate on 30-year fixed home loans falling to 6.23% for the week ending April 23, according to Freddie Mac. This 7-basis-point drop from last week’s 6.30% marks the third consecutive weekly decline, bringing rates to their lowes

While homes today come in all shapes and sizes, the epitome of the "American Dream" still very much revolves around a classic design, complete with a white picket fence—and a quintessential porch that offers the perfect place to kick back, relax, and watch the world go by, especially in the warm sum

Tennis star Tommy Paul sold his Boca Raton home just three months after listing it, right in time for the Madrid Open to kick off.  Listing sites confirm Paul sold the house at 828 Northwest 2nd Avenue in Boca Raton for $2.8 million. The deed has not yet appeared in public records and the buyer is u

Federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro plans to end her federal probe of current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, paving the way for the Senate to confirm his successor, Kevin Warsh. Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC, said in a post on X on Friday that she would end the investigation over co

College football superstar Fernando Mendoza shared an emotional celebration with his mother and father at the family's Miami home Thursday night—when he was named as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Heisman Trophy winner Mendoza, 22, was selected first by the Las Vegas Raiders, a moment

President Trump confirmed the government could provide a rescue package for Spirit Airlines or buy the carrier outright.

President Trump confirmed the government could provide a rescue package for Spirit Airlines or buy the carrier outright.

A picturesque Los Angeles property that took center stage in the hit TV series "Jane the Virgin" has hit the market for $2.89 million—giving one lucky fan the chance to own a piece of Hollywood history. The dwelling, which served as the family home of Gina Rodriguez's titular character, Jane Villanu