House and Home

More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study. 

Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.

Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.

U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.

Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.

U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.

Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.

Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.

Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.

Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.

Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.

Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of. 

Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.

The group allegedly broke into the home in 2023, paid a bill, and settled in. Neighbors say the dogs were used as an intimidation tactic.