A new report from FirstHome IQ found that while younger generations express confidence in managing their finances, most still lack core financial literacy skills. The 2025 NextGen Financial Literacy Report, released on Monday, is based on a survey done in partnership between FirstHome IQ and National MI. It includes 500 people between the ages 18 and 44, and it found that major gaps in knowledge exist...

Americans grew slightly less confident about the housing market in August, as more consumers expressed concerns about job stability, selling conditions and future home prices, according to Fannie Mae’s monthly National Housing Survey. The agency’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) fell 0.4 points to a reading of 71.4 — with four of its six components declining. More positive outlooks for...

The homeownership rate among Black Americans fell to 43.9% in the second quarter of 2024, the lowest level since late 2021, according to Redfin. That was down from 45.3% a year earlier and marked the steepest annual decline since the third quarter of 2021. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t...

Finding brand-new construction on one of Santa Monica’s historic streets is no easy feat. But a newly completed estate on La Mesa Drive has arrived on the market for $24.998 million, offering a rare combination of modern architecture, sustainable design, and a coveted address. Developed by Maison by PGB, the home was carefully designed to respect the neighborhood’s history while looking firmly...

Designed by acclaimed architect Giorgio Balli, this Italian villa isn’t shy about making an entrance — or an impression. With bold emerald tones, a sweeping gold-domed staircase, and a kids’ room straight from the imagination of a Lego mastermind, the home is a blend of architectural gravitas and playful luxury. The estate spans more than 9,000 square feet and sits behind gates for maximum...

Subway tile is a chameleon, able to adapt to nearly any style. From the familiar brick pattern to more unusual arrangements, the designs possible with a single color and shape of rectangular tile can span traditional, modern and everything in between. Keep reading to learn the names of classic...

A Cary, North Carolina, couple who love to travel wanted their en suite primary bathroom to feel like a luxury hotel with spa-style amenities. Their existing space — with a dark traditional double vanity, separate tub and enclosed shower — was generously sized but lacked the wellness...

Las Vegas home prices held steady in August 2025 while listings swelled and sales cooled, signaling a more balanced market after years of volatility, according to a report Monday from Las Vegas Realtors. The median price of an existing single-family home sold through the group's Multiple Listing Service was $480,000 last month, up less than 1% from a year earlier and below the $485,000 peak reached...

Longbridge Financial has officially launched a home equity line of credit (HELOC) program that’s designed for homeowners ages 62 and older, offering approval and funding in as little as five business days.  The move marks an expansion beyond the company’s core reverse mortgage business while staying focused on older borrowers. This demographic collectively holds nearly $14 trillion in home...

Los Angeles will make $387 million available for affordable housing projects — reportedly the largest single funding round in the city housing department history. Applications for the funds opened Sept. 5 and close Oct. 20. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit developers, community land trusts, limited equity housing cooperatives, public entities and other organizations, the Los...