Housing market could tumble into a 'deep freeze' if US defaults on its debt

A new analysis from Zillow projected that home-buying costs could surge by a stunning 22% if Congress fails to raise the debt limit by June 1.

Renters get some relief as rent burdens plummet, but low-income families still struggle: new report

Renters in the U.S. are experiencing some relief from rental burdens, according to a new report by Moody’s Analytics. The number of metros experiencing higher rent burdens dropped 91% from last quarter.

Rent Guidelines Board's recommended stabilized rent hikes: too high for tenants, too low for landlords

Rent hike worries turned a heated meeting Tuesday night into a rally before the Rent Guidelines Board voted to recommend a rent hike for more than a million stabilized apartments across New York City. 

NYC rent-stabilized apartments could see rent increase of up to 16%

The Rent Guidelines Board is considering potential increases to rent in the city's roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. Those increases could be as much as 16%, the highest increase in decades.

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

East Village residents rally against 'corporate takeover' of apartments

Residents say a private equity firm Meadow Partners bought the buildings on East 11th and 12th streets and is aggressively displacing long-term tenants and hiking up rents.

Jackie Kennedy’s former Washington, DC, home hits market for $26.5 million

The Georgetown mansion is one of the properties where the former first lady stayed following President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination.

2023 best places to live in the US based on affordability, schools

Niche has compiled data on the best places to live based on affordable housing, access to schools and millions of resident reviews.

Real estate ‘sweet spot’ puts sellers in drivers seat

Although it's hard to time the real estate market right, there is one week out of the year that has historically given sellers the upper hand. That week is roughly a month away.

Number of millionaire renters in NYC jumps 171% in just five years

According to a new study from the website RentCafe, the number of people who make more than $1M in household income who choose to rent instead of buy has shot up by 171% in just the last five years.

Housing affordability is at the lowest level in over a decade

Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans. 

JonBenét Ramsey's Colorado home listed for $7 million

The Ramseys sold the home less than two years after 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in the basement in 1996.

Manhattan rental prices fall, but deals still hard to find

A new report lists the five neighborhoods where New Yorkers looking to save money can get the best deals on rent.