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States feel pressure to respond to property tax revolt

Some states are giving homeowners bigger breaks while others want to end the tax entirely.

• Caroline Broderick, David Holtzman
• Feb 21, 2025

Exclusive: Data shows DC home sales, prices stable as federal workforce shrinks

The housing market in Washington and its suburbs has held steady, a Homes.com analysis shows.

• Moira Ritter
• Feb 21, 2025

One home aesthetic rising in popularity? Simplicity.

Amid economic uncertainty, architects report their clients are asking for straightforward facades and fewer materials.

• Madeleine D'Angelo
• Feb 21, 2025

Los Angeles sued for housing plan that critics say may fall short of its goals

Housing groups want the city to designate more land for growth.

• David Holtzman
• Feb 20, 2025

Californians affected by wildfires may soon see more robust mortgage relief

Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $125 million financial package for natural disaster survivors.

• Moira Ritter
• Feb 20, 2025

Vermont group lobbies to apply future tax revenue toward building homes now

The money would pay for water and sewer systems needed to support more housing in rural towns.

• David Holtzman
• Feb 19, 2025

Florida lawmakers warn bailouts might not be coming after costs rise from condo reform

Higher costs have led to a 45% increase in condo association fees since 2021, according to the Miami Realtors.

• Joshua S. Andino
• Feb 19, 2025

Some Angelenos don't want to rebuild. They're listing their lots instead.

Some residents displaced by last month's fires in Los Angeles are opting to sell their properties.

• Moira Ritter
• Feb 19, 2025

Portland, Oregon, sees progress in diversifying neighborhood housing stock

Varied building types are helping fill the gap in affordable options.

• David Holtzman
• Feb 18, 2025

Decades-old law in crossfire of California's insurance crisis

Federal legislators debate state regulation following January's destructive wildfires in Los Angeles.

• Moira Ritter
• Feb 18, 2025