10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K

Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.

USPS plans to raise shipping rates in 2026 — here’s what to know

The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise shipping rates starting Jan. 18, 2026, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission.

Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time

Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.

The iconic Easy-Bake Oven is back and selling like hotcakes

The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.

Impacts of a 50-year mortgage for homebuyers
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President Donald Trump has mentioned a new plan to develop a 50-year mortgage that officials say could expand access to homeownership, though some experts are worried that longer-term mortgages could hamstring homebuyers. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about how the proposal could impact homebuyers with Jason Mitchell, a real estate broker and the founder of the Jason Mitchell Group.

Trump tariff cuts could impact grocery prices for consumers
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Consumer strategist Lisa Miller joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss President Trump's tariff cuts on select food products, and what that could mean for consumers in the coming weeks.

SNAP participants need to reapply, Sec. Rollins says
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Friday that the Trump administration will require SNAP participants to reapply for benefits following the 43-day government shutdown. Politico's Grace Yarrow joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.

Trump admin proposes 50-year mortgage plan
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Fox News Multimedia reporter Kennedy Hayes and Lending Tree's Rob Bhatt joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss the housing market and the Trump administration's 50-year mortgage proposal.

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.

Airports shift to normal operations as shutdown ends
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There has been some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports. However, questions still remain as the airline industry looks to return to normal. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Henry Harteveldt, an Airline Industry Analyst and founder of San Francisco-based Atmosphere Research Group.

Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data

Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.

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.