Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
Florida edges closer to eliminating property taxes
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Member of the Florida House of Representatives, Fiona McFarland, as state GOP lawmakers are working to advance a proposal that could ask voters to significantly scale back homestead property taxes. Reporting indicates that the current measure faces an uncertain future in the Florida Senate. According to our partners at FOX 35 Orlando, the proposal follows months of study by a select committee formed at the end of the 2025 session. The panel produced eight proposals last fall, three of which advanced to the House floor.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Member of the Florida House of Representatives, Fiona McFarland, as state GOP lawmakers are working to advance a proposal that could ask voters to significantly scale back homestead property taxes. Reporting indicates that the current measure faces an uncertain future in the Florida Senate. According to our partners at FOX 35 Orlando, the proposal follows months of study by a select committee formed at the end of the 2025 session. The panel produced eight proposals last fall, three of which advanced to the House floor.
Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
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.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Trump considers declaring 'housing emergency': What that would mean
The Trump administration is looking into expanding the supply of housing as well as alleviating certain costs.
The Trump administration is looking into expanding the supply of housing as well as alleviating certain costs.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
Home purchases are getting canceled at a record rate, data shows
A new Redfin report shows U.S. home-purchase cancellations hit a record high this summer.
A new Redfin report shows U.S. home-purchase cancellations hit a record high this summer.
These cities rank as the best real estate markets in 2025, data suggests
Homebuyers have plenty to think about when shopping for their next place, including housing affordability and availability, and these areas offer good options based on recent real estate data.
Homebuyers have plenty to think about when shopping for their next place, including housing affordability and availability, and these areas offer good options based on recent real estate data.
You can still buy a mansion for under $1M in these 4 cities
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Here's where home equity has grown the most
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Comparing the best cities for first-time home buyers in 2025
Consumers searching for their first home may find quality options in these areas. See the list.
Consumers searching for their first home may find quality options in these areas. See the list.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
These cities are the best and worst for renters in 2025, study shows
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Condo prices dipped 2% in May marking second-largest decline on record, report finds
The price of a condo dropped significantly lower than the cost of a home, according to a new housing report.
The price of a condo dropped significantly lower than the cost of a home, according to a new housing report.
Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2025, report shows
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
Map: The ‘hidden’ cost of home ownership in each state for 2025
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.