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Some officials in Wilmington, Delaware, question land bank’s housing priorities

A program in Wilmington, Delaware, to acquire abandoned houses, renovate them and sell them to homeowners has drawn criticism from local officials who say not enough city residents can afford to buy them.

Public officials pass rebuilding reforms to ‘restore hope’ six months after LA fires

Six months after the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, local and state officials are rolling out a flurry of reforms to spur home rebuilding and prevent displaced residents from giving up hope on returning to Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

Sellers may have to 'get creative with concessions to get deals over the line,' Serhant CEO says

Mortgage rates and rising prices are keeping homebuyers and sellers from inking more real estate deals, the CEO of a New York City brokerage said last week.

Foundations of the Fourth: A look at where the signers of the Declaration of Independence lived.

There's no place like home.

Arlington and Charlottesville head to court over same housing solution. Only one walks away happy.

In cities and counties across the U.S. that have opened up neighborhoods historically limited to single-family homes to other types of housing, lawsuits have often followed. Two places in Virginia found out recently how quickly courts can disrupt their efforts to change housing patterns — or bring them back to life.

Ready to celebrate the Fourth of July? Here are tips to keep you and your home safe.

Fireworks injure thousands of people every year. With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, Homes.com turned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for tips on protecting themselves and their homes.

Florida homeowners get the green light for fake lawns

A newly enacted Florida law will allow more lawns to be replaced with artificial turf, expanding options for homeowners but also prompting environmental concerns.

FHFA director calls for congressional investigation of Fed chair

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency took to his social media account Wednesday to call for Congress to investigate Jerome Powell, saying he should be removed.

New York City ends partnership with Census Bureau on housing survey. Hires University of Michigan.

Researchers from the University of Michigan will help New York City conduct its next major housing survey, city officials announced Friday.

California insurance officials appoint expert panel on smoke remediation

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has appointed a team of specialists to craft recommendations for smoke remediation standards after wildfires.