Buy & Sell
First-Time US Homebuyers Are Now Older Than Ever as Houses Become ‘Wildly Unaffordable'
Japan’s Cheap ‘Akiya’ Homes Attracting Foreign Buyers, Experts Warn of Potential Pitfalls
Most Home Buyers Won’t Return to the Housing Market Until Mortgage Rates Drop to 4%
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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Pasadena Native Lost Her House To LA Wildfires One Day After Paying Off Her Mortgage: 'It's Gone'
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How The Mircale Malibu Mansion And Pacific Palisades Home Survived The Devastating LA Fires
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What Happens To Your Mortgage And Property Tax When You Lose Your Home In A Natural Disaster?
Get the most out of your partnership with a real estate agent by avoiding saying these three things. 
A Comprehensive Guide on Buying a Foreclosed Home
Are you planning on buying a foreclosed home? Here's a guide to purchasing a foreclosed property and avoiding any potential pitfalls. 
Buying a House Soon? Here’s How To Find out if Someone Died on the Property
To help you make a well-informed decision, here are ways to find out the history of the property you're eyeing---including whether any deaths occured on the lot. 
US Housing Market Nearing a ‘Vicious Cycle’ Amid Worsening Affordability Crisis
More than 31.3% of American households were cost-burdened last year, which means they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs. 
September Home Sales Dropped To Lowest Level in 14 Years Amid High Mortgage Rates, Lack of Options
Home sales fell by 1% in September, lagging in three of the four major regions in the US. Sales of previously owned homes fell by 1% in September compared to August, marking the lowest level recorded since at least October 2010. 
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s $68 Million Mansion Still Up for Sale 100 Days After Initial Listing
The couple purchased their marital mansion in May 2023 for $60.8 million. The pair listed it for sale at the start of their divorce. 
Down Payments Now Dropping From Historic Highs, Giving US Homebuyers Relief
The average down payment fell to $30,300 in the third quarter, saving buyers $2,400. Down payments on a home in the United States fell in the third quarter of this year, giving hopeful buyers much-needed relief. 
Billy Joel Finally Finds Buyer for Florida Mansion for $42M After Cutting Asking Price by $22M
Billy Joel initially listed his mansion with an asking price of $64.9 million in 2022. He slashed the price numerous times after failing to find a buyer. 
Zillow Adds Climate Risk Data on Home Listings To Help Buyers Assess Potential Damage From Extreme Weather
The new climate risk feature will show buyers how vulnerable each home for sale might be to extreme weather events in the next 30 years. 
US Home Will Be Affordable If Prices Fall By More Than $100,000
An expert said that the housing market would become more affordable for prospective buyers if home prices fell by more than $100,000.
