Home Prices

Former President Donald Trump’s new executive order targeting homelessness could bring substantial changes to how cities like Providence, Rhode Island, address housing insecurity. The order emphasizes stricter enforcement against encampments, expands funding for mental health services, and directs federal land to be repurposed for temporary shelters, aiming to reduce visible homelessness in public spaces. Local…

Florida has earned the title of the sixth-best state to live in the U.S., according to a recent WalletHub ranking. The study evaluated all 50 states across five key dimensions: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Florida’s high marks in quality of life and economy helped propel it into the top…

Oklahoma is finally seeing a shift in weather patterns, bringing much-needed rainfall to the state. After a stretch of hot, dry days, storm chances are on the rise across various regions. According to meteorologists, the moisture coming in from the south is increasing humidity and fueling a pattern ripe for showers and thunderstorms. Some areas…

Home prices have begun to cool in several U.S. cities, especially in regions that saw major surges during the pandemic-era housing boom. New data reveals that places like Austin, Texas; Boise, Idaho; and Phoenix, Arizona are experiencing some of the steepest year-over-year declines in median home sale prices. These markets had previously faced rapid price…

Mortgage application payments dropped in June 2025, offering a glimmer of relief to homebuyers as affordability saw modest improvement. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the national median monthly payment applied for by applicants fell to $2,217, down from $2,243 in May. This decline coincides with lower mortgage rates in June, which helped to…

Arizona’s housing market is showing signs of resilience, with home prices continuing to rise despite a cooling trend in buyer activity. According to the latest data, the median home price in the state has climbed steadily, driven by a combination of limited housing inventory and steady demand. Experts say that while mortgage rates remain high,…

Homeowners in several Phoenix-area neighborhoods are voicing concerns over the rapid increase in large guest houses, or “casitas,” being built on residential lots. Originally intended as modest-sized units for family use or rentals, these structures are now often larger than expected, sparking complaints about crowding, loss of privacy, and alterations to the character of single-family…

Tucked between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Nevada border, Susanville, California, is gaining attention as one of the state’s last truly affordable towns. Once a booming lumber hub, this small town retains its charm with Victorian homes, a historic downtown, and access to outdoor recreation. With median home prices significantly lower than the California…

As mortgage rates remain elevated, more homeowners are becoming “accidental landlords” — individuals who choose to rent out their homes rather than sell them due to high loan rates deterring potential buyers. With some homeowners locked into low mortgage rates from years past, they’re reluctant to lose those favorable terms, opting instead to lease their…