A lawsuit alleging hundreds of thousands of homebuyers overpaid because Detroit-based Rocket Companies' mortgage unit colluded with real estate agents highlights decades-old affordable housing issues and the role of federal watchdogs under President Donald Trump.

Plaintiffs' attorneys in a January lawsuit describe the alleged deal between ...Read more

U.S. homebuyers had to act fast last week to nab the first sub-6% mortgage rates in more than three years. Now they’re up, and the new conflict in the Middle East threatens to nudge them higher.

The average for 30-year, fixed loans climbed to 6% from 5.98% last week, which was the lowest point since September 2022, data from Freddie Mac ...Read more

Affordable housing advocates along with dozens of churches across the state are trying to launch the so-called YIGBY campaign in Connecticut this week by supporting a proposed law making it easier to build apartments on church-owned land.

The Yes In God’s Backyard movement bills itself as a creative way to quickly construct affordable housing...Read more

Las Vegas lost more construction jobs than anywhere else in the country last year, according to a new report.

Data from the Associated General Contractors of America showed the area had the biggest percentage loss, as well as overall numerical loss, of construction jobs out of the largest 360 metro areas in 2025. The valley lost a total of 8,...Read more

Tax refunds are the biggest windfall of the year for many American households. And ‘tis the season: Through the week ending Feb. 13, nearly 13 million people had received 2025 federal tax refunds averaging $2,476, according to the IRS.

That average refund amount is up 14% from the same time period last year, and it’s expected to grow in the...Read more

Redfin visitors will soon be able to see for-sale homes that haven’t been widely advertised — but Washington properties may not be included, as the practice remains restricted in the state.

Rocket Companies, owner of Seattle-based Redfin, announced on Thursday a three-year syndication agreement with real estate brokerage Compass to showcase...Read more

For the trendiest tenants in Hollywood office buildings, it's the latest fad that goes way beyond designer furniture and art: mini studios

To capitalize on the never-ending flow of stars and influencers who come through Los Angeles, a growing number of companies are building bright little corners for content creators to try products and shoot ...Read more

Seattle residents will have a choice this summer: Get paid to ditch town for a few weeks, or learn to call soccer “football” in their own homes in exchange for hundreds of dollars. Many are considering renting out their homes to World Cup tourists.

Nearly 150,000 fans from around the world will need lodging throughout Seattle’s six 2026 ...Read more

United Wholesale Mortgage reported another profitable three months to end 2025, posting net income of $164.5 million for the fourth quarter.

That compares with $12.1 million in net income the Pontiac-based company reported in the third quarter of 2025 and $40.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

For the full year, the company reported net ...Read more

When the economy is good, predictions for the next downturn abound: when it will start, what will cause it and who stands to lose.

This time around, Wall Street-watchers are warning about private credit, a high-risk, high-reward debt market that shuttles billions of dollars beyond the constraints of traditional banking.

Defaults on these risky...Read more

A buyer has emerged for the notorious graffiti-bedecked towers in downtown Los Angeles — a Riverside County developer who intends to finish the stalled $1.2-billion project.

The proposed buyer of the residential, hotel and retail project in bankruptcy proceedings is a partnership led by Kali P. Chaudhuri, whose KPC Development Co. owns and ...Read more

Michiganians looking to escape high rents in the state’s biggest cities might have a hard time this year, even in metro areas that have historically been affordable.

The cost of rent in mid-market areas like Lansing and Battle Creek has risen much faster than in Detroit or Grand Rapids over the last few years, according to data compiled by ...Read more

Scrolling through Zillow window shopping homes you can’t afford is a mixed bag. It’s nice to dream, but it can be a tough reminder of your pocketbook.

Or, you could just scroll Zillow on World of Warcraft.

The more than 20-year-old multiplayer online game has teamed up with Zillow to create a new “microsite” where players can browse ...Read more

A bill requiring insurers to offer coverage to California homeowners who make their property resistant to wildfires was introduced Wednesday in the Legislature.

SB 1076, by state Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, D-Alhambra, would require insurers to offer and renew coverage for any home that meets wildfire-safety standards adopted by the insurance ...Read more

Twenty years ago last week, a Seattle startup called Zillow launched the first public website showing on- and off-market property values.

Since then, and throughout waves of controversy and housing ups and downs, Zillow hasn’t just survived — it’s dominated.

Zillow has ballooned from an advertising business into a market gatekeeper that ...Read more

President Donald Trump and his administration have made a lot of big promises to improve affordability since taking office. Those promises have ramped up as consumers increasingly feel pinched by the U.S. economy, from sticky inflation and a stagnant job market to high interest rates. The macroeconomic data broadly suggests that the economy is ...Read more