housing

The work-from-anywhere culture of the pandemic is not going away with the vaccine, and that has created an opportunity for small cities to lure new residents.

A budget surplus in the Golden State could lead to more help for residents in the form of stimulus checks, renter assistance and utility payments.

A brief drop in mortgage interest rates sent some borrowers rushing to their lenders to see if they could get any savings.

Sentiment among homebuyers fell to the lowest level in the 10-year history of a Fannie Mae survey, due to a housing shortage and soaring prices.

The Department of Justice quickly moved to appeal a ruling this week that overturned the nationwide ban on evictions. What struggling renters need to know.

Housing experts say a judge’s overturning of the federal eviction moratorium puts tenants at risk just as rental assistance becomes more widely available.

Up to $10,000 in Roth IRA earnings can be withdrawn free of taxes and penalty, along with contributions, for a home purchase if you meet certain requirements.

The home renovation market boomed last year and continues to flourish now, with outdoor renovations leading the list of the top value-creating projects.

A federal judge struck down on Wednesday the national eviction moratorium, potentially leaving millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes.

It was a mixed bag for mortgage demand last week, as higher rates did nothing for refinances and homebuyers continued to face steep competition.

As the housing market gets leaner, potential buyers are turning in greater numbers than ever to new construction, but builder costs are soaring.

Your credit score has a direct impact on your ability to get a mortgage and what interest rate you will pay.

President Joe Biden is asking Congress for higher taxes on inherited property. The proposal may impact family homes with more than $1 million in gains.

Eligible borrowers will be able to refinance their mortgage with a lower interest rate and monthly payment, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Pending home sales rose less than expected in March, as buyers contend with record low supply and higher prices.

Powell, one of the world’s most influential economists, has not yet met with members of the homeless encampment near the Fed in Washington.

Lower mortgage rates are not prompting homeowners or potential homebuyers to contact their lenders, as other obstacles stand in their way.

The median price of a newly built house was slightly lower in March than the median price of an existing home sold that month. That’s not the full story.

Home price gains continue to outpace expectations, as tight supply and strong demand spur bidding wars.

Zoning laws in many locations favor single-family homes, a practice that has excluded many less wealthy people and people of color from communities. 7 states now have or are considering “upzoning” laws that would allow for more apartment buildings and multi-family units, and help desegregate housing. Sara Bronin, founder of Desegregate CT, talks with LX News.