Housing

Donald Trump wants to address the housing shortage in the U.S. But some of his promises might be hurdles in the way.

With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.

More and more homeowners are skimping on insurance, despite the financial risks.

One in four middle-income new homeowners — twice as many as a decade before — are buying into cost-burdened situations, according to NBC News.

A new Illinois rental assistance program for tenants and landlords with a pending eviction case has started taking applications and those who are eligible could receive thousands of dollars to help cover past-due rent or prevent an eviction.

Experts in Chicago’s housing market are feeling optimistic as mortgage rates trend down. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.

You aren’t wasting money by renting, says self-made millionaire. In fact, it can be a smarter financial move than buying.

Homes are getting less affordable for buyers all over the country — including in places where the 2024 presidential race could be decided.

ApartmentAdvisor analyzed 98 major cities across the U.S. to rank the most renter-friendly.

One local social justice artist and activist’s research could prove to be integral for the Illinois Reparations Commission, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.

While one expert points to signs of improvement in the housing market, others say more listings and lower interest rates won’t counteract higher home prices.

Creditnews Research ranked the cities by the percentage of neighborhoods within reach for the typical married-couple household to buy a home.

February’s 0.4% rise in consumer prices was driven largely by housing and energy costs.

The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a landmark settlement that would eliminate real estate brokers’ longstanding automatic commissions, commonly of up to 6% of the purchase price.

While mortgage rates remain elevated for potential homebuyers, factors outside borrowing costs are keeping housing unaffordable for many, experts say.

Here are the top 10 “hottest housing markets” for 2024. However, homebuyers should consider that “market heat” means more competition, an expert says.

You’ve heard of the lists of the safest places to live, the most expensive places to live, but what about the places where the cost living is the most affordable?

In the wealthiest ZIP code in the U.S., a median priced home will cost you around $8 million.

People in the U.S. are increasingly living alone. These cities saw fastest growth of solo renters between 2016 and 2021.

For the fourth year in a row, Neighbor.com ranked the most neighborly cities in America based on several factors, including low crime rates.