Housing Market

Maui's housing market is still feeling the effects of the August fires, with residents calling to continue a freeze on rent and evictions.

After deadly fire, Maui housing crisis compounded by short-term rental market

The Biden administration is launching a multi-agency push to entice states and cities to convert office space into affordable housing.

Biden pushes for cities to convert vacant offices into affordable housing

Looking for a place to live is rough. Here are the top reasons 2023 has been the worst year for housing in this week's Five For Friday.

5 reasons why it’s the worst year for housing in decades

The chief responsible for emergency response in Maui has resigned, with wildfire preparedness on the island in question.

Maui emergency chief resigns amid wildfire response criticism: The Rundown Aug. 18, 2023

Home builders have a powerful tool in their belts to lure buyers and increase home sales: Buying down mortgage rates by up to two points.

New home sales edge out existing as builders buy down mortgage rates

New data shows home prices went up in 90% of metro markets across the U.S. the last quarter of 2022, despite weakening demand.

Home prices higher in 90% of metros. Here’s where buyers may find relief.

The U.S. economy grew 2.1% in 2022, despite widespread fears the country was heading toward a recession, according to the latest GDP figures.

US economy grew 2.1% in 2022, bouncing back from negative first half

Mortgage demand has dropped precipitously with people priced out, but don't expect falling demand to increase supply or lower home prices.

Mortgage rates are finally falling, but the average family still can’t afford a home

The Senate and The House voted to keep the government open long enough to try and come to a compromise on a long-term spending bill.

Morning rundown: Congress avoids shutdown; defense bill passes

President Biden announced Brittney Griner's return to freedom today, after a prisoner swap set her free from her nine year sentence in Russia.

Midday rundown: Griner’s release, TikTok bans and Qatar cats