Buy & Sell
Home Buying Guide: Here’s How You Can Own a House With No Down Payment
Buyers Still Expect Sellers To Pay for Agent Commissions Despite Changes to NAR Rules: Survey
Homes in the US Likely To Become Affordable Again in 2030, Expert Says
EDITOR'S PICKS
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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?
Hopeful buyers now need to earn $76,995 to afford a typical starter home, down from the $77,343 income required in August 2023. 
US Housing Market Is Stuck With Only 25 of Every 1,000 Homes Sold So Far in 2024: Report
Only 2.5% of all homes listed from January through August 2024 changed hands, marking the lowest turnover rate in 30 years. 
A Saltbox Home Older Than the US Constitution Now for Sale for Just $75,000. Take a Look
The saltbox home was built in 1697, nearly a century before the US constitution was written and ratified. The house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a 0.33-acre plot. 
Home Selling Tips: Can Sellers Refuse To Pay the Fees of a Buyer’s Agent?
Recent changes in real estate allow sellers more flexibility in handling buyer's agent commissions. This shift has led sellers to question whether they can opt out of paying these fees entirely. 
10 US Cities Where Buyers Earning Under $95,000 Can Comfortably Afford a Home: Report
A new analysis from Redfin found that the income needed to afford a home in the US fell to $115,000 nationally, but this is lower in several cities. 
Real Estate Tips: 4 Things To Watch Out for in New Homebuying Contracts
Some terms and conditions outlined in new contracts may be unfamiliar to home buyers and could potentially cost them hundreds of dollars. This guide lists key things to watch out for in real estate contracts. 
Income Needed To Buy a Typical Home in the US Falls to $115K, Marks First Decline Since June 2020
The income needed to buy a median-priced home in the US fell to 1.4% year-over-year in August 2024 after mortgage rates dipped to 6.5%. 
Buyer Season Is Near: Here Is the Best Time To Become a Homeowner in the US
Market conditions during a seven-day period from Sept. 20 to Oct. 9 allows buyers to save around $14,000. 
Is the American Dream Impossible? 60% of Americans Say They Don’t Feel Capable of Owning a Home
A survey found that more than half of Americans do not believe they can afford a home in today's housing market, with 53% citing the inability to afford a down payment as the reason. 
Real Estate Tip: Should You Pay Your Real Estate Agent if You Don’t Buy or Sell a House?
In this article, we'll explain what happens when a real estate transaction falls through, including whether or not you owe your agent a commission.
