Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
The hottest home feature for 2025 might surprise you
Here's a look at which housing features are rising fast in home listings and which ones are trending down.
Here's a look at which housing features are rising fast in home listings and which ones are trending down.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
South Fulton Gold Star family gets mortgage paid off on Veterans Day
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the Perryman family’s mortgage in honor of their fallen loved one.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the Perryman family’s mortgage in honor of their fallen loved one.
Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
John Adams addresses 50-year and adjustable rate mortgages
John Adams says, "Don’t be afraid to ask your lender about all the options. A 30-year fixed, a 50-year loan, or even a strategic ARM — these are just keys."
John Adams says, "Don’t be afraid to ask your lender about all the options. A 30-year fixed, a 50-year loan, or even a strategic ARM — these are just keys."
50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
The 10 states where homeowners save the most on property taxes
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Descendants win fight to protect 1820s-era Black cemetery in Atlanta
A Fulton County judge ruled the Bluffs at Lenox HOA neglected its duty to maintain the historic Piney Grove Cemetery.
A Fulton County judge ruled the Bluffs at Lenox HOA neglected its duty to maintain the historic Piney Grove Cemetery.
Tenants in Cave Spring face eviction just days before Thanksgiving
Tenants of a rural apartment complex say they may be evicted just before Thanksgiving after a bank foreclosed on the property.
Tenants of a rural apartment complex say they may be evicted just before Thanksgiving after a bank foreclosed on the property.
Venmo, Bilt team up to reinvent rent and mortgage payments
Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.
Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.
Buying the 'ugly duckingly' house: The secret to affordability in the home buying process
While everyone else is fighting over the perfectly staged, "move-in ready" homes, the smartest buyers are quietly building instant equity by purchasing the "Ugly Duckling."
While everyone else is fighting over the perfectly staged, "move-in ready" homes, the smartest buyers are quietly building instant equity by purchasing the "Ugly Duckling."
Thirteen US cities still have apartments under $1K despite rent surge
Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country.
Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country.
Walk-Aways at the Finish Line: Why Georgia buyers pulled the plug in August
If you’ve been dreaming of homeownership but feeling like the finish line keeps moving further away, you’re not alone.
If you’ve been dreaming of homeownership but feeling like the finish line keeps moving further away, you’re not alone.
Why a 'UFO' might be seen over North Fulton County this Friday
Anyone who looks up into the sky on Friday morning might see something peculiar in North Fulton County.
Anyone who looks up into the sky on Friday morning might see something peculiar in North Fulton County.
Solo women homebuyers 30% more likely to be denied mortgage than solo men: study
Analysts say the reason for the large disparity is two-fold.
Analysts say the reason for the large disparity is two-fold.
Nearly 1 in 5 homes slashed prices last month, despite falling mortgage rates
Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.
Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.
Potential homebuyers are giving up, survey finds
A new survey reveals why some Americans are giving up on homeownership.
A new survey reveals why some Americans are giving up on homeownership.
Home buying window opening now?
The Federal Reserve finally gave us a little relief, dropping interest rates by a quarter of a percent.
The Federal Reserve finally gave us a little relief, dropping interest rates by a quarter of a percent.
Mortgage rates are decreasing the most in these states, data shows
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.