Real estate investors snatching up record share of affordable homes, report finds

Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.

Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states

An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.

Homebuyers in these states pay the most on unexpected fees

Data collected in March 2024 showed which states in the United States paid the most unexpected fees when buying a home.

House down payments: Highest and lowest averages by city

The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.

Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says

The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

Series of reported home heists, stubborn squatters in New York lead to new laws

In one case a woman's Queens home was taken over by a man and a group of subletting squatters. Police arrested the homeowner when she tried to change the locks in order to keep them out.

Squatter charged after allegedly taking over $1M Queens home

Initially the alleged squatter said that he was a 'legal tenant', forcing police to arrest the homeowner instead for changing the locks as he pushed his way inside.

Is it better to rent or own in NYC?

Living in the city comes at a price – and it isn't cheap. Finding rent under $2,400 is nearly impossible and average mortgage rates are around $3,460. Here's our answer.