Lakeville pausing new home construction for 1-year
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The Lakeville City Council passed a one-year moratorium on applications for new home construction, though it has several exemptions. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports. 

US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers

U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.

Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know

Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.

Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.

This city surpassed LA, New York as world’s most at-risk housing market

A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.

These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026

Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.

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.

New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs

President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.

Minnesota housing bill stalls, corporate ownership cap questioned

A bill aimed at capping the number of homes that private corporations can own in Minnesota hit a roadblock in committee on Wednesday.

Home purchase limits for private equity corporations proposed under new bill

Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to address the issue of rising home prices by banning private equity corporations from owning single-family homes, while also placing a cap on the number other corporations can own.

Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding

U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.

America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot

A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022

A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.

Trump on data centers, affordable homes
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Trump says he has negotiated a “rate payer protection pledge” that says tech companies have the “obligation to provide for their own power needs” as part of data center operations, while addressing a new policy to make homeownership more affordable at the State of the Union address.

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022

Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.