Inflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped
Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.
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Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
More than 5 million Americans will leave areas being impacted by climate change this year, according to study.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.
Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.
In these major U.S. cities, a family of three earning $100,000 would have a hard time covering basic expenses.
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
Only one-third of American families can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 100 largest cities in the U.S., CBS News found.
Millions of Americans are struggling to keep up with the rising rent, while buyers say the housing market is "nuts." What in the world is going on?
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
Millions of U.S. homeowners are spending more than 30% of their monthly income on housing. Here are the hardest hit states.
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
Continued demand and lack of inventory are driving up the prices of homes at a time when mortgage rates are also climbing.
Demand for buying a home will remain strong in 2024 even though mortgage rates have been around 7% this year.
Raging inflation has also driven up property taxes, with homeowners in some states getting socked with double-digit increases.
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.
"Even places that historically have been affordable now need six figures," according to Redfin's chief economist.
"Home has not been cleared of contamination and will be transferred to the new buyer in its current state," the listing says.
After topping out last year at nearly $1,800 per month, rent is finally starting to ease, new data shows.
Shortage of properties and high housing costs can make it hard for middle-income Americans to become homeowners.
As the spring homebuying season approaches, affordability is at its lowest point in history, one economist said.
In 45 of the 50 largest cities, buyers pay far more for the privilege to own a home than they do to rent.
Buyers are getting squeezed by higher real estate prices and soaring mortgage rates, which could force more out of the market.
