Snejana Farberov

Driven by massive cash-outs from companies such as OpenAI, the AI wealth effect is forcing Bay Area buyers to make massive down payments.

The latest technological revolution has upended the San Francisco Bay Area's housing market, where AI pioneers flush with cash are offering massive down payments to lock down increasingly scarce premium properties

Mortgage rates climbed to a new nine-month high Thursday as inflation fears outweighed fledgling investor optimism over the prospect of a peace deal with Iran.

Roughly 581,000 home purchase loans were originated from January through March 2026, down 19% from the previous quarter, according to the Q1 2026 US Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report from real estate data firm ATTOM

More than half of major metro areas posted year-over-year home price declines in March, led by Seattle.

Just in time for the busy summer homebuying season, the list of confirmed buyer's markets among the nation's largest metros has grown to 10, up from eight last month—although regional divides remain stark.

Just in time for the busy summer homebuying season, the list of confirmed buyer's markets among the nation's largest metros has grown to 10, up from eight last month—although regional divides remain stark.

Average 30-year mortgage rates surged to a nine-month high ahead of Memorial Day weekend, driven by rising Treasury yields fueled by war.

Louisiana could lose 75% of its wetlands by 2070, making a managed relocation of New Orleans residents urgent.

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans reached 6.53% for the week ending May 28 due to persistent inflation concerns.