$33T worth of US homes at 'major' risk of flood, wind or fire

New data finds $33 trillion in U.S. homes are at a major risk from fire, flood and wind. These metro areas face the highest-valued properties at risk.

Renting is now cheaper than owning, data shows: See the list of top markets

A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.

Forget rates and prices: What's really stopping you from buying a house?

Everybody knows housing prices are through the roof, and mortgage interest rates are totally unaffordable, but these are not the top two challenges for first-time homebuyers.

Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey

A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.

Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower

The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.

Map: Here's the best month to list your home based on where you live

Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.

Georgia tenants demand rent control to fix housing affordability crisis

Renters and housing advocates gathered across from the steps of the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, calling for change as rent prices soar.

Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report

Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Here's how much house $300K, $400K and $500K buys you in each state

Those with a $300,000 budget to buy a house could get something up to 1,500 square feet on average across 25 states, according to a new GOBankingRates report.

Real estate vs. stock market: Where Americans prefer to invest

A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.

Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers

The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.

These housing markets were the hottest in January

Many of January's top five 'hottest' markets were in the Northeast, according to Realtor.com.

The Housing Affordability Crisis: What can be done?

If you’ve been in the market to buy a house in recent years, you already know that housing affordability is in crisis—and it’s not getting any better.