Housing

We all know Southern California is an expensive place to live — but staggering new data puts the price in perspective.

Rent prices swelled during the first half of 2022, with a double-digit increase year-over-year. Here’s what to know before moving to a cheaper area.

Rents are rising as tenants return to major cities like New York City and Los Angeles. A Zillow expert explains why and how much landlords can increase them.

The housing market has been on a wild ride over the past two years, and if you’re not sure where things stand now, you’re not alone. Real estate agent Matt Templeton breaks down what to expect if you’re looking to buy or rent and how to get the best deal.

Landlords are raising rents across the U.S., and prices are up significantly in cities like New York and Los Angeles. Some tenants are staying in one place longer and avoiding upgrades, while others are moving to downsize, according to Jeff Tucker, senior economist at Zillow, who joins LX News.

Habitat for Humanity recently completed its first 3D-printed home in Tempe, Arizona. It’s a single-family dwelling with 1,738 square feet of livable space – and will be energy efficient in the desert heat. Dusty Parsons, chief marketing officer for Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona, joins LX News to talk about the home and how 3D-printed homes could alleviate the...

Rent prices have started to cool down this summer. Cities with the most significant decreases include Tallahassee, San Diego and even Miami.

America’s Finest City may not actually be so spectacular after all — at least according an annual report of the best cities to live in the U.S., which placed San Diego pretty close to the bottom this year.

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) offers a Forgivable Equity Builder Loan program to first-time home buyers who qualify. Here’s how to apply and find out if you’re eligible.

Many seek the best places to live to avoid climate change—but do those places exist? And where will climate refugees go when the crisis forces them to relocate?

Inflation is at a 40-year high and interest rates are going up too. So potential homebuyers might need to set their sights on a cheaper home in a more affordable area, while other potential buyers might back out of the market for now, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.

As mortgage interest rates spike, it costs more to buy a home. Whether renting or owning, many people waste money on housing, says a Harvard-trained economist.

More than three-quarters of new homeowners said in a survey they ended up having an unexpected cost in the first year of ownership.

With both home prices and rents rising, you’ll have to make a decision based on your personal situation. Here’s what to consider.

A sharp increase in mortgage rates causes a plunge in refinance demand.

You’ll need more than your down payment in savings before buying a house. These are the costs you should factor into your budget.

Home prices picked up steam again in January after a brief pullback, even as mortgage rates increased.

In February, the median sales price for homes in the U.S. was $357,300, a 15% increase on the year, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage shot significantly higher Friday, rising 24 basis points to 4.95%, according to Mortgage News Daily.

Higher mortgage rates are taking their toll on home sales, as a strong housing market begins to turn.