HGTV stars share housing ‘hack’ for aspiring homeowners facing affordability issue

HGTV personalities Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, who star in “Cheap Old Houses," spoke about their “house hack" of buying and restoring cheap historic homes.

Why are voters still frustrated with the economy? Blame home prices

As the presidential election approaches, voters are increasingly frustrated with the country's housing affordability crisis, which experts attribute to a shortage of homes for the growing population.

How the NAR settlement could lower home prices

Here's how much you could save if real estate commissions drop by 30%, as some experts are predicting after today's National Association of Realtors settlement.

Realtors agree to axe 6% commissions in NAR lawsuit settlement

Real estate commissions could be lowered by 30% under a landmark court settlement: Industry experts say it will bring down home prices nationwide.

More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else

The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.

East Harlem tenants sue landlord over 'unbearable' living conditions

Tenants of an apartment building in East Harlem are suing their landlord, alleging that the landlord hasn't made needed repairs to the building and has stolen security deposits from them.

New real estate trend: Meet the 'forever renters'

Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.

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.

Real estate fraud: What to look out for when buying a home

CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.

Squatters take over Hollywood home; start renting rooms to OnlyFans models

A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.

NYC developer pitches tennis courts, event space at former site of Hotel Pennsylvania

Tennis courts? At the Hotel Pennsylvania? That's just one of several ideas being pitched by a developer as ways to use the site of the now-demolished New York City icon.

Baby boomers to blame for housing shortage, real estate report says

A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.

Here's where Gen Z consumers can buy a home in the U.S.

Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.