There are several reasons you might be in the market for a new home right now. Maybe you’re moving for work or perhaps you’ve outgrown your current space. Maybe you're ready to lay down roots or you're even interested in investing. No matter your situation, buying a home has been marketed as the Ame

Homes remained less affordable than historic norms in nearly every U.S. county at the end of 2025, despite modest improvements late in the year, according to ATTOM’s latest U.S. Home Affordability Report, released Thursday. In 586 of the 594 counties analyzed (or 99%), median-priced single-family ho

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac quietly increased their purchases of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in 2025, helping push mortgage spreads lower toward the year’s end. Most analysts, however, were not expecting further meaningful tightening in the near term — at least until this week. That changed Thur

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres has thrown herself back into the U.S. housing market with gusto, snapping up a stunning Montecito mansion for $27.4 million in an off-market deal that closed at the end of November—one year after she and wife Portia de Rossi relocated to the U.K. DeGeneres, 67, and de Rossi,

Housing professionals across the country raised their eyebrows earlier this week when President Donald Trump said he would look to stop large institutional investors from buying homes, citing increased affordability pressures on the typical American consumer. Cotality principal economist Thom Malone

WHAT: Get ready to Illuminate the Future! Guadalupe Center’s Elevate Gala returns with fine dining, inspiring student performances, and an unforgettable live auction.  WHO: Guests will include distinguished community and business leaders, dedicated philanthropic supporters, and members of Guadalupe

The U.S. labor market continues to slow with the economy adding just 50,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in December, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  In addition to the modest jobs gain, the November jobs number was revised downward to 56,000, which is 8,000

Buying a former church can prove to be a lucrative decision for a savvy investor who is seeking a property that offers historical significance, architectural creativity, affordability, and the chance to build a home unlike any other. When a church ceases to be used as a place of worship, the structu

After getting the official go-ahead last month to move forward with the $400 million ballroom at the White House, a new twist has emerged in the renovation plans. Designs were shared in a public meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday, but the project's architect said that Pr

"General Hospital" star Cameron Mathison has reflected on the first anniversary of losing his home in the tragic California wildfires, sharing a heartbreaking video of the devastation caused when the blaze ripped through his dwelling. The devastating fires, which broke out on Jan. 7, 2025, destroyed

Meritage Homes is pursuing a rezoning of a 30-acre site it has under contract in Wellington, with preliminary plans for a 206-townhome complex.  The Scottsdale, Arizona-based homebuilder proposes the project for the six-lot site at 16300, 16350 and 16426 Velazquez Road, and at 16275, 16301 and 16421

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan increased to 6.16%, up from 6.15% last week. The rate is still at its lowest point in over a year. So what impact does this have on your monthly mortgage payment? And what does this mean for homebuyers? Here’s the monthly cost of purchasing a typical

A proposed 5 percent tax on billionaires in California is propelling another wave of wealth to South Florida.  Look no further than Google co-founder Larry Page, one of the three wealthiest men in the world, who recently spent a combined $173 million to buy two waterfront homes in Miami’s Coconut Gr

Residential construction activity slowed dramatically in the fall, reaching a five-year low in October amid the federal government shutdown, a delayed report reveals. Total housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.246 million in October, down 4.6% from September and 7.8% less th

The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.4% in December, down from November’s revised 4.5% that marked a four-year high, signaling that the national labor market is entering 2026 in a stable yet subdued position.  The December jobs report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, showe

Brokerage giant Compass has completed its $1.6 billion acquisition of rival firm Anywhere, a combination resulting in the world's largest residential real estate brokerage by far. The deal closed on Friday after shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved the all-stock merger, which value

🏆 Residential: The most expensive home sale recorded in South Florida was in Fort Lauderdale. A newly built condo at Kolter Urban’s Selene Oceanfront Residences at 151 North Seabreeze Boulevard sold for $10.9 million. The buyer was Don Marco Holdings, LLC, a Texas company. Douglas Elliman is market

High interest rates and broader economic headwinds made 2025 a difficult year for the real estate market, and prices took a tumble. In December, median home prices declined 0.6% year over year nationwide, according to the Realtor.com® December 2025 Monthly Housing Trends report. Regionally, prices f

As 2025 drew to a close, Wisconsin's affordable housing markets saw a surge in homebuyer demand, propelling a midsized metro in Milwaukee's suburbs to the top of the hottest markets ranking. Kenosha, WI, experienced a surge of interest by the end of the year, with for-sale homes flying off the marke

Luxury real estate agent Rochelle Maize, who has earned the nickname "The Queen of Beverly Hills Flats," holds the keys to some of the most coveted listings in Southern California. In a new Realtor.com® video series following a day in the life of luxury real estate agents, Los Angeles-based Maize li