FTC says Opendoor must pay $62 million after cheating home sellers
The Federal Trade Commission says online homebuyer Opendoor must pay $62 million to settle charges that it cheated homesellers out of thousands of dollars.
How to avoid getting scammed when selling your home
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some tips on how you can ensure you aren’t scammed when trying to sell your home. This after the Federal Trade Commission said online app Opendoor needs to pay $62 million to settle charges for cheating home sellers out of thousands of dollars with misleading claims.
Opendoor fined millions of dollars for misleading customers
The Federal Trade Commission says online app Opendoor needs to pay $62 million to settle charges for cheating home sellers out of thousands of dollars with misleading claims.
Here are the 10 cheapest US cities for renters in 2022
Rents in many U.S. cities continue to remain high, particularly along the coasts. But renters in the heartland are enjoying more affordable prices, as well as some areas of the South.
Here are the 10 most expensive US cities for renters in 2022
The price of rent increased across the U.S. between 2021 and 2022, but many of the cities with the highest rent are in western or southern states, according to Rent.com.
More senior citizens turning to ‘Senior Living’ facilities across the US
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares the decision more senior citizens are making about their living situation and how the hot housing market is helping them pay for it.
US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
These states had the biggest share of sellers dropping home prices
In one city, home prices are down more than 60%.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Confidence of US home builders plunges in July as rising costs slow sales
U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.
See the photos: Colonel Sanders’ former house, restaurant for sale in Kentucky
The complex in Kentucky includes a working restaurant — but it’s not a KFC.
Selling a home: Front door color matters, Zillow data says
"This research shows how seemingly minor home improvements can make a big difference in the way a potential buyer views and values a home," Zillow said.
NYC apartment of Hollywood legend Greta Garbo hits market for $7.25M: ‘Cinematic views'
The home that belonged to Hollywood icon Great Garbo for nearly 40 years still drips with old Hollywood flare and measures 3,293 square feet.
Bob Saget’s LA home lists for nearly $8 million
Saget resided in the Los Angeles home for nearly 20 years.
Canceled for convenience: North Texas family loses home after builder backs out without warning
A North Texas family says they have a warning for anyone who's buying a home from a builder. Just days before closing on their forever home, their builder backed out. Turns out the builder's contract they were required to sign left them with virtually no protection.
Home sellers in hot markets are dropping prices as demand wanes
The rise in mortgage rates is pricing out buyers.
Home that inspired 'The Conjuring' sells for more than $1.5M
The movie wasn’t filmed at the home, but it was based on the experiences of a family that lived there in the 1970s.
Pending home sales slide for sixth straight month, slowest pace in nearly a decade
Signed contracts dropped by nearly double what analysts expected in April.
Texas' most expensive home listed for $45 million and it is in Lake Travis
The Lake Travis mansion, also known as Villa Del Lago, is located at 12400 Cedar Street. The listing says the home is located just off RR620, with easy access to/from Lakeway or downtown Austin.
Home prices jumped 20% in February. These 3 cities saw eye-popping increases in a year
Home sales are falling as interest rates rise, but when will we see home prices go down? Experts say not quite yet.