The best places to live in the US for 2024, according to report

Niche collected data from the U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and millions of resident reviews to form its ranking.

HGTV stars share housing ‘hack’ for aspiring homeowners facing affordability issue

HGTV personalities Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, who star in “Cheap Old Houses," spoke about their “house hack" of buying and restoring cheap historic homes.

Here's how much money Minnesotans need to make to buy a median-priced home

A new study from Bankrate shows that in about half of the states in the U.S. residences need to make six-figures to afford a median-priced home. But how does Minnesota compare? 

Why are voters still frustrated with the economy? Blame home prices

As the presidential election approaches, voters are increasingly frustrated with the country's housing affordability crisis, which experts attribute to a shortage of homes for the growing population.

Realtors settlement eliminates standard 6% commission

Some are calling it a seismic settlement that could upend the bedrock of the residential real estate market.

Settlement eliminates standard Realtor commission
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has agreed to pay $418 million in damages, and eliminate its rules on commissions to settle several antitrust class action lawsuits ? a decision that could ultimately change the way real estate agents are paid going forward.

How the NAR settlement could lower home prices

Here's how much you could save if real estate commissions drop by 30%, as some experts are predicting after today's National Association of Realtors settlement.

Realtors agree to axe 6% commissions in NAR lawsuit settlement

Real estate commissions could be lowered by 30% under a landmark court settlement: Industry experts say it will bring down home prices nationwide.

More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else

The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.

This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably,' data shows

Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.

Step inside a Twin Cities Dream Home
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The spring Parade of Homes tour is underway in the Twin Cities. This year there are 386 homes featured all across the metro in a variety of price points. Almost all the homes are free to tour Friday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., March 8 through April 7. The six dream homes cost $5 to check out and that money goes to the nonprofit, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, which builds transitional housing for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness.

New real estate trend: Meet the 'forever renters'

Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.

Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect

Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.

Real estate fraud: What to look out for when buying a home

CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.

Baby boomers to blame for housing shortage, real estate report says

A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.