homeowners
Homeowner claims insurance company used drone to spy on her property before dropping her
“It almost feels like someone’s looking in your windows, you know, when they tell you that they flew a drone over your home and looked at it. It’s like, whoa.”
The ‘Texafornia’ trend: Californians are still fleeing to Texas and other shocking states
Texas is by far the most popular destination for Californians, with an estimated 102,000 residents in the Golden State moving to the Lone Star State in 2022, according to Texas Realtors’...
Gen Z leads in homeownership, especially in the Midwest, outpacing millennials and Gen X
A recent SmartAsset study shows that cities like St. Louis and Indianapolis are seeing a surge in younger homeowners.
The 4 housing market myths hurting buyers and sellers
With sellers and buyers at an impasse, misconceptions and outright myths are popping up on both sides about the state of the market on social channels and forums
The states with the highest number of assumable mortgages — and how to get one
"An assumable mortgage may be especially appealing to buyers as these loans effectively pass a homeowner’s current low-rate mortgage to the buyer,” says Hannah Jones, Realtor.com senior analyst.
86% of renters say they can't afford to buy a home, majority says they will never afford one: Survey
CNN reporter Matt Egan said Monday that of poll respondents who can't currently afford to buy a home, a majority are extremely doubtful that they will ever be able to...
Home prices reach record high as affordability crisis worsens
"All 20 markets observed annual gains for the last six months," said Brian Luke, head of commodities, real and digital assets at S&P DJI, in a release. "The last time...
Want a starter home? It'll cost you $1M in over 200 US cities
A $1 million starter home is the norm in 237 cities, up from 84 cities five years ago, according to a new Zillow study.
Why some of America's poorest states have the highest homeownership
“A few factors are at play here,” says Realtor.com® economist Hannah Jones. “States with lower median income levels tend to have lower home prices as well, even when considered relative to earnings.”
Woman reveals brutal reason she needs to ‘couple up' with partners to buy a home
Breaking Ground – a 2024 report from the Queensland Council of Social Services – exposed the Sunshine State’s house prices and tenancy rates as outpacing the rest of Australia since...
Mortgage rate lock-in gap: some states have it worse in U.S. housing market
Homeowners in states with slim lock-in gaps will see less of a cost increase if they sell their homes and then buy at current mortgage rates.
Man refuses to give up meat or alcohol for temporary houseguest at his home: 'Say what now?'
Writing on the Reddit page known as AITA ("Am I the a--hole?"), a husband and father shared that his stepson, "Ben," who is 20, is living with the family "right now during...
Sure you can afford to buy a home, but can you afford to pay for the rest?
Maryland home inspector Welmoed Sisson recently met homebuyers who were about to purchase a house at the very top end of what they could afford.
Real estate investors are snapping up a record number of homes—especially in these 5 affordable cities
Investors made up 14.8% of home purchases in the first quarter of 2024—the highest percentage in the data’s history (dating to 2001), according to the Realtor.com® 2024 Q1 Investment Report.
‘Pure rumor’: Gov. Jay Inslee denies alleged Idaho property purchase
Gov. Jay Inslee’s office has officially denied an alleged property purchase made in Idaho to be used for “retirement.”
‘Christmas Lawyer’ eyes Supreme Court review in battle with HOA over holiday light show
But Morris said he is "absolutely" considering appealing to the Supreme Court first.
Dear Abby: Should I confront my guests about my misplaced panties?
Dear Abby advises a woman who is embarrassed to see a pair of her pink panties misplaced at her home after she had invited a couple to stay in the...
Ohio congressman pushing back against new home energy standards
An Ohio congressman wants to stop new Biden administration mandates on new homes he says puts home ownership out of reach for many Americans.
California homeowner shoots intruder trying to burglarize house
The homeowner opened fire and struck one of the perpetrators twice with a semi-automatic handgun.
Each state has hidden costs that come with owning a home: What are you paying for?
A home is an investment—and for many homeowners, it is their largest asset. But owning a house can also come with unexpected costs that are important to budget for.