Housing Market

Analysis: Labor market and inflation data boost hopes for lower mortgage costs

But reductions in new-home prices may help buyers more than rate cuts.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are holding on to more home loans. Here’s what that means for you.

How government-backed buying may be shaping the future of the housing market.

After an early-fall spike, residential sales tumbled in November, exclusive Homes.com data shows

Transactions were down in all but two of 40 major markets.

Philadelphia puts $277 million toward Mayor Cherelle Parker's new housing development plan

City Council funds Year One of the $2 billion program.

Housing prices picked up in November, exclusive Homes.com data shows

The number of active listings reached the highest level for the month since 2015.

Salt Lake City, in move to create variety of housing, looks to redefine 'family'

The new code would allow cohousing and shared living, council member says.

Analysis: Fed rate cut likely to bring mortgage rates down, but perhaps not much

The balance of economic risks and uncertainties may mean no further trims.

The Rocky Mountain reality: Locals priced out of rural communities as housing costs, populations rise

Remote work, second homes and surging demand transform 'bedroom towns' into luxury markets.

Home sales soared in New York City in November after Mamdani win, brokerages report

Homebuying activity in Manhattan and Brooklyn rose year over year, according to Douglas Elliman.

Analysis: Consumers grow more optimistic, though economic softness persists

A rise in disposable income, wages and salaries exceeding inflation buoy sentiment.