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

Here's what's making it so hard to buy a home in the U.S. these days

Aspiring homebuyers face one of the toughest markets in years, with one analyst pointing to a "toxic brews" chilling sales.

• Feb 28, 2024

Home prices up 6.5% over last year: Report

New data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency shows prices for homes rose 6.5% over the last year. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more on whether there will be any relief coming for prospective home buyers. He also discussed Macy's plans to close about 150 underperforming stores over the next three years.

• Feb 27, 2024
• 4:57

Home prices, mortgage rates remain high

While inflation has shown signs of cooling, mortgage rates and home prices are still stubbornly high, making it challenging for many Americans to buy homes. Elise Preston reports.

• Feb 25, 2024
• 1:34

Presidential candidates address housing costs

Data from the Federal Reserve shows price indexes for homes and rents are up nearly 50% compared to before the pandemic. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine how much a president can do to curb prices.

• Feb 1, 2024
• 5:26

Here are the most and least expensive U.S. neighborhoods per square foot

Homes in the most expensive ZIP codes cost almost 200 times more than the cheapest on a square-foot basis, a new analysis finds.

• Jan 29, 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

Housing market outlook for 2024

Will mortgage rates drop and home prices finally fall in 2024? Chen Zhao, who leads the economics team at Redfin, shares some early predictions for the housing market in 2024.

• Dec 28, 2023
• 3:20

Los Angeles mayor works to tackle city's homelessness crisis

Los Angeles is home to about 46,000 people who are considered homeless, but Mayor Karen Bass is working to change that.

• Dec 9, 2023

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

How much are houses in big cities?

There is a disconnect in most U.S. markets of how much money people are earning, and how much it would cost to buy a home. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi joins CBS News with data on how much houses cost in major cities around the country.

• Nov 10, 2023
• 3:51

Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in 97 U.S. cities

"Even places that historically have been affordable now need six figures," according to Redfin's chief economist.

• Nov 8, 2023

Thinking of an adjustable-rate mortgage? Here are 3 questions to ask.

Deciding on an adjustable-rate mortgage boils down to how long you plan to own a property and if your income is stable.

• Nov 2, 2023

California home — complete with meth lab — selling for $1.55 million

"Home has not been cleared of contamination and will be transferred to the new buyer in its current state," the listing says.

• Oct 30, 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

Mortgage rates surge to highest level since 2000

Interest rates for a home loan are continuing to soar, driving many aspiring property owners out of the market.

• Aug 23, 2023

Top White House adviser maps out Biden's economic agenda

Jared Bernstein, Council of Economic Advisers chairman, joins CBS News' chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa to discuss President Biden's new economic plan, which Mr. Biden unveiled Wednesday in Chicago.

• Jun 29, 2023
• 7:44

Rent is falling across the U.S. for the first time since 2020

After topping out last year at nearly $1,800 per month, rent is finally starting to ease, new data shows.

• Jun 26, 2023

This shade of gray can add $2,500 to the value of your home

Homes with rooms painted in dark, dusky shades commanded higher bids than those with lighter interiors, Zillow report finds.

• Jun 20, 2023

California home prices drop

Even though home prices are dropping, there are more buyers than available homes. CBS News' Carter Evans spoke with buyers in Northern California, where homes are still among the most expensive in the country.

• Jun 15, 2023
• 2:18

Less than a quarter of U.S. homes are affordable for average buyers

Shortage of properties and high housing costs can make it hard for middle-income Americans to become homeowners.

• Jun 9, 2023

Frustrated coastal home buyers contend with low inventory, high demand

Home buyers in many U.S. coastal areas are advised to prepare to settle, bring cash offers and close quickly.

• May 31, 2023

Home prices fall across U.S.

According to Redfin, the median home sale price in April was down roughly 4% from last year. That's a decline of nearly $18,000. This follows record-high prices during the pandemic. James Rodriguez, a senior real estate reporter at Insider, joins CBS News to discuss.

• May 30, 2023
• 4:10

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