Margaret Heidenry

Americans must earn almost $800,000 to be in the top 1% of households nationally. However, even those who make half that amount of money could squeeze into that elite club.

A fast-moving brush fire threatened large swaths of Malibu, CA as 6,000 residents are ordered to evacuate.

A surprising Massachusetts city has hit the Realtor.com® Hottest Housing Markets list for the first time in seven years.

Mortgage rates fell from 6.69% last week to 6.6% for a 30-year fixed home loan for the week ending Dec. 12, according to Freddie Mac.

Based on the Realtor mortgage calculator, here’s how much money you need to buy a median-priced home at the current 6.6% mortgage rate.

Prices for just about everything seem to be going up, but rents have declined annually for the past 16 consecutive months.

Minimum wage workers must work more than double a 40-hour workweek to afford rent in four of NYC's five boroughs—and have a roommate.

The unanswered origin of the drones in New Jersey has people wondering if these devices can continue to invade their safety and privacy.

Renters across the US have something to cheer about: Rents declined in November, making it a bit more affordable for many—especially those earning minimum wage.

Near-record high home values give homeowners near-unprecedented levels of equity, providing a runway for financial stability.