Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty

Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.

These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'

More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study. 

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses

Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.

US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December

Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.

Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know

U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.

St. Paul housing dashboard highlights development, rental cost shifts

A new tool for St. Paul residents helps track the development of housing options, and the costs associated with them, in the wake of new policies governing the industry.

Minnesota home prices up $142K in 10 years, affordability hits new low: Report

Minnesota homeowners have seen a dramatic rise in property values over the past decade, well outpacing wages in the process, according to a new report.

HOA reform bill passes Minnesota House

Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Representatives announced the passage of legislation they are calling the Homeowners Association Bill of Rights.

Minnesota manufactured homes bill of rights: Senate passes, House stalls

Minnesotans living in manufactured homes are celebrating a big step forward in the Senate, but the future of their protections is now in doubt.

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Minnesota lawmakers discussed a bill of rights to protect manufactured homeowners from losing their homes on Tuesday. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

Lakeville City Council approves 1-year pause on new home construction

The Lakeville City Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new home construction Monday night, citing the need to study how future growth will impact the community.

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.

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.

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.

Homeowners in these states may soon stop paying property taxes

Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.

Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know

Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.

The 10 states where homeowners save the most on property taxes

Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.

Venmo, Bilt team up to reinvent rent and mortgage payments

Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.