St. Paul urges drivers to give to shelters, not panhandlers
The City of St. Paul is looking to curb panhandling in busy intersections. It's looking to encourage people to donate money to organizations that help those who are unhoused instead of handing out cash.
St. Paul urges drivers not to give to panhandlers
The City of Saint Paul is looking to curb panhandling in busy intersections. It's looking to encourage people to donate money to organizations that help those who are unhoused instead of handing out cash.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
Encampment violence puts spotlight on Minneapolis homeless approach
The Minneapolis City Council offered up its solutions to the connected problems of homelessness and criminal violence on Thursday.
Minneapolis council approves encampment ordinances
The Minneapolis City Council offered up its solutions to the connected problems of homelessness and criminal violence on Thursday. They passed three measures a day after police responded to three shootings and two homicides near homeless encampments. The council majority and the mayor don’t see eye-to-eye on a lot of issues, including how to address homelessness.
Children's musician Raffi is selling his Canadian island home: Photos
Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.
Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’ in new survey
The financial strain of having a house has led some homeowners to sacrifice paying for other critical expenses, a recent survey finds.
Here's how long it takes to sell a house in Minnesota
Houses sit on the market for an average of more than three weeks before going under contract in Minnesota, according to new data.
San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban AI rent price-fixing software
San Francisco is putting a stop to automated price-setting for rent, arguing that software has scammed renters out of good prices for housing units.
Minneapolis homeless encampment near school leaves residents worried
Residents are saying a neighborhood that once felt like home has morphed into an open drug market and a haven for drug dealers among dozens of people experiencing homelessness.
More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
Changes to real estate industry in commission structure
The real estate industry is facing big changes to broker fees and traditional commission structure. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.
As rental market cools, one-third of property managers offer things like free weeks of rent or parking
A new report from Zillow finds that property managers offered incentives on their rental properties in July as rent growth slowed.
Habitat for Humanity mythbusting
The housing market is challenging for buyers. That's exactly why Habitat for Humanity is working to clear up some myths and showing people they do more than give homes away. They can help potential homebuyers.
Here's how much apartment space you can get in the Twin Cities for $1,500
If you're looking for a large apartment for a decent price, the Twin Cities may not be for you. According to a new report from RentCafe, Minneapolis and St. Paul has some of the smallest apartments for $1,500.
Minnesota city named among best cities for families to live
Woodbury, Minnesota, is one of the best cities for families in the United States, according to a study done by Fortune.
Minneapolis, St. Paul evictions rising since COVID-19 pandemic: Study
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Twin Cities region has seen a surge in evictions. In fact, the Twin Cities is No. 2 for an increase in evictions since COVID out of a study that looked into 10 states.
Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities
Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.
Resident apartments feel 'unsafe' after rain comes through roof
The big storms last week forced about a dozen people out of a Minneapolis apartment, and they don’t think it’s safe to go back yet. They're also not getting any answers from their landlord.
Nearly 1 in 4 US sellers cut home prices as inventory grows, Zillow report says
A recent report finds that sellers are slashing home prices to appeal to buyers in the market for housing.