Home prices and sales jump in Northeast in June

Nationwide, home sales are down, but in the Northeast, both sales and prices jumped.

• Jul 9

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising

These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

• Apr 10

Property taxes are surging. See what homeowners pay by state and county.

The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.

• Apr 9

Home prices hit record high: What it means for the economy

Financial expert Chuck Zodda discusses the latest questions on the economy including home prices hitting a record high.

• Jul 23, 2025

25 U.S. cities where $100,000 a year isn't enough to get by anymore

In these major U.S. cities, a family of three earning $100,000 would have a hard time covering basic expenses.

• Apr 16, 2025

Homes are unaffordable in 80% of larger U.S. counties, analysis finds

Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.

• Jul 3, 2024

Buying a home? Expect to pay $18,000 a year in additional costs

The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.

• Jun 11, 2024

Where U.S. homeowners pay the most — and least — in property taxes

Raging inflation has also driven up property taxes, with homeowners in some states getting socked with double-digit increases.

• Apr 8, 2024

Here's how much you have to make to afford a starter home in the U.S.

The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.

• Mar 28, 2024

Here's how to negotiate a lower fee from your real estate agent

It's worth politely asking your agent to lower their commission fee. More than half of those who do so are successful.

• Mar 4, 2024

In larger cities, affording a home is tough even for richer Americans

As housing prices continue to rise, new data highlights how hard it can be to afford a home in some parts of the U.S.

• Jan 18, 2024

2023 was brutal for homebuyers. Here's what to expect in 2024.

Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.

• Dec 1, 2023

Couples turn to wedding registry to help save money to buy a home

A rising number of couples are using their wedding registry to ask for down payment donations, according to The Knot.

• Oct 24, 2023

Mortgage rates haven't been this high since 2000

The average interest rate on a typical mortgage is now 7.49%, worsening the nation's housing affordability crunch.

• Oct 5, 2023

Homes "unaffordable" in 99% of nation for average American

Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.

• Sep 28, 2023

Is buying a house too expensive for too many people in the Boston area?

Home prices around Boston have hit a new record high. Is buying a house now too expensive for too many people here?

• Aug 16, 2023

Is buying a house too expensive for too many people in the Boston area?

WBZ TV's Kristina Rex reports.

• Aug 16, 2023

Rising interest rates keeping home buyers and sellers on sidelines

Rising interest rates are forcing some potential home buyers and sellers to stay put even when they're in desperate need of a change.

• May 10, 2023

Home sales could plunge in 2023. These cities may see the worst.

Buyers are getting squeezed by higher real estate prices and soaring mortgage rates, which could force more out of the market.

• Dec 1, 2022