Gov. Gavin Newsom Asks To Extend FEMA Funding for California Wildfire Survivors

Gov. Gavin Newsom Asks To Extend FEMA Funding for California Wildfire Survivors

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked the federal government to extend Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance to survivors of last year’s wildfires as they struggle to rebuild. If approved, the 12-month extension... Read more »
This Change to Credit Scores Could Help Millions Buy a Home

This Change to Credit Scores Could Help Millions Buy a Home

A government change could tip the scale for millions of “credit invisible” Americans and bring hundreds of billions in mortgage loans. In a rule change finalized last month, government-run mortgage giants Fannie... Read more »
Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Say Buying a Home Has Never Been Harder

Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Say Buying a Home Has Never Been Harder

Voters want to see action on housing in Washington, DC, even if they don’t know all the details, a new poll has found. Up to 88% of respondents believe it’s harder than... Read more »
Shannen Doherty’s Malibu Mansion Finds a Buyer

Shannen Doherty’s Malibu Mansion Finds a Buyer

Late actress Shannen Doherty‘s longtime Malibu property has found a buyer—just two months after being relisted with a steep price cut. Doherty, who died July 13, 2024, at the age of 53, following a... Read more »
Newly Built Urban Homes Carry a Massive Price Premium of Up to 300%

Newly Built Urban Homes Carry a Massive Price Premium of Up to 300%

If you’re looking for a newly built home in the city, there are typically fewer options than in the suburbs. Suburban building dominates the current market for new homes, with only 10%... Read more »
Historic Cast Iron Building in New York Is Turned Into Stunning ‘Architectural Gem’

Historic Cast Iron Building in New York Is Turned Into Stunning ‘Architectural Gem’

A reimagined cast iron building in the heart of New York City‘s Tribeca has already become one of Manhattan‘s most sought-after residences—with buyers snapping up almost every unit inside the property before... Read more »
Historic Tudor Estate With English Gardens and Prairie Views Lists for .7 Million Near Chicago

Historic Tudor Estate With English Gardens and Prairie Views Lists for $4.7 Million Near Chicago

A North Shore estate with deep roots in Midwestern history has returned to the market with a price adjustment. It presents the opportunity to own a pastoral retreat that feels like a... Read more »
The Hidden Property Tax Penalty Hitting New Homebuyers

The Hidden Property Tax Penalty Hitting New Homebuyers

As the property tax revolt reaches a fever pitch across the country, a new analysis points to an often overlooked person bearing the brunt of rising tax burdens: homebuyers. The national push... Read more »
The Spring Housing Market Has a Vibes Problem

The Spring Housing Market Has a Vibes Problem

Just as the spring homebuying season was set to kick off, the market seemingly opened its doors: Inventory was up year over year, list prices had cooled from recent highs, and mortgage... Read more »
Colorado River Water Saving Plan Could Have a Big Impact on Southwest Market

Colorado River Water Saving Plan Could Have a Big Impact on Southwest Market

Arizona, California, and Nevada have proposed a high-stakes plan to conserve 3.2 million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2026. While the goal is to stabilize the West’s most vital waterway, the... Read more »