New agent pay rules give buyers a fresh ‘bargaining chip’
A recent rule change shook up how real estate agents are paid, but it comes with an upside that could help buyers beat other offers on a home. As of …
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These are America’s 10 cheapest states to live in
Inflation has come down considerably from its post-pandemic peak of 9% in 2022, and just went negative on a monthly basis for the first time since May 2020, but prices …
Why home prices are still rising even as inventory recovers
Anyone out shopping for a home today knows there is still precious little for sale. The housing market is just beginning to come out of its leanest few years in …
Florida, California insurance crisis is spreading. Is your state next?
An insurance crisis that has sent premiums skyrocketing and caused carriers to flee coastal states like Florida and California is spreading, and it is fundamentally changing the real estate market in states …
Home prices begin to cool as active listings jump 35%
A townhouse for sale in the Upper East Side neighborhood of NYC. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Some of the heat is coming out of home prices, even though they’re still …
Luxury real estate prices hit an all-time record, Redfin says
Real estate is increasingly a tale of two markets — a luxury sector that’s booming, and the rest of the market that continues to struggle with higher rates and low …
Why new build homes can lead to a property tax surprise
Comstock Images | Stockbyte | Getty Images It’s not unusual for new homeowners to face financial surprises, but people buying a newly built home may be more likely to encounter …
Housing ‘affordability has just totally collapsed,’ economist says
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images Housing costs are outpacing median household incomes in the U.S., further straining affordability. Would-be homebuyers need to earn $113,520 a year to afford …
Why home prices have risen faster than inflation since the 1960s
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images While inflation is 10 times higher now than 60 years ago, home prices are 24 times more expensive, a new study found. If home …
Where people are moving to escape poor air quality
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | Getty Images While both renters and homeowners are beginning to take climate hazards into consideration, affordability continues to drive moving trends. Between 2021 and 2022, about …