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Stories to watch in 2026: Los Angeles 'mansion tax' faces threats

Mayor Bass calls for a one-time exemption, saying it would expedite sales of burned properties and spur rebuilding efforts.

Members of Congress push for tax code changes to help homebuyers

The First Home Savings Opportunity Act would create a savings account for first-timers.

Deck the halls? Deck the whole neighborhood. Richmond area locale outshines with holiday lights display.

Residents compete for awards for the tackiest lights, and the most traditional, too.

Higher limits on FHA loans give single-family homebuyers more flexibility in 2026

'This gives an opportunity for borrowers to get a more preferential rate or more options than they could otherwise find.'

These three states saw their home equity drop the most in third quarter

The typical U.S. homeowner has roughly $299,000, study finds.

Podcast: Melbourne Beach, Florida's pastel landmark and the story behind its revival

In this episode of ‘Every Home Has a Story,’ hear how one journalist's crumbling Southern-style family manor became a vibrant coastal retreat.

Owner of Michael Jordan’s former home takes shot at turning estate into museum

The Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, is allowing John Cooper to move forward with his proposal.

Rebuild permitting is slowing in the Pacific Palisades, new data shows

The Pali Builds database reported a 25% decline in permits issued between September and November.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac need guidance on artificial intelligence, GAO says

The U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging to look at the use of AI in online real estate platforms, automated valuation models, automated underwriting and more.

One year in, 'City of Yes' zoning overhaul yielding some success, Eric Adams says

Nearly 100 New Yorkers have applied for accessory dwelling units, the outgoing mayor reports, and housing permits jump nearly 33%.