Housing

Smaller homes designed around spaces for gathering and forging social connections mean more for our well-being, says Mike Coren of The Washington Post.

Just because the president wants lower interest rates doesn’t necessarily mean it would be good for the economy — or mortgages — right now.

A year after the Eaton Fire destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles County, people are still rebuilding — and searching for contractors to do the job.

LA has had rent control for decades. Still, most of the city’s renters pay more than what the federal government considers affordable.

Home prices rose just 1.4% in the 12 months through October, the weakest performance since mid-2023, according to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.

And a look back at the housing market in 2025.

Home-price inflation is moderating, and mortgage rates are likely to fall farther.

Applications for adjustable-rate mortgages have more than doubled over the past year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

An expensive home cooling season over the summer has many families starting winter in the red.

According to new research, climate risks are continuing to drive homeowner’s insurance skyward.