Earn ₹1 lakh a month, ₹15 lakh in savings, but still can’t buy a home: Why Bengaluru’s middle class feels priced out

Despite earning ₹1 lakh a month and having ₹15 lakh in savings, a Bengaluru homebuyer said owning an affordable home still feels out of reach. What once signalled financial stability now barely covers the upfront costs, as soaring apartment prices, hefty down payments, registration charges, and long-term EMIs combine to make homeownership an increasingly distant […]

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: What homebuyers should know before buying a ₹1 crore home

Neha Kumari, a 34-year-old HR professional in Hyderabad, booked a ₹1 crore apartment with a 25% down payment and took a home loan for the remaining amount. While the EMI fits within her monthly budget, it leaves limited room for discretionary spending. She has maintained a small emergency fund and plans to restart her systematic […]

Taken a home loan for an under-construction property? Budget 2026 clarifies tax treatment of pre-construction interest

Ahmedabad-based Kushal Sharma took a ₹50 lakh home loan for an under-construction, self-occupied property and paid ₹1.5 lakh in interest before taking possession. Budget 2026 has clarified that such prior-period (pre-construction) interest can be claimed in five equal instalments after the completion of construction. However, the total annual deduction for home-loan interest on a self-occupied […]

‘Defeated by Gurgaon’s real estate market’: Couple earning ₹1 crore struggles to buy home

Despite a combined annual income of ₹1 crore, a couple in Gurgaon says they feel “completely defeated” by a real estate market that offers zero value for money. With a budget of up to ₹1.7 crore, they have spent months searching for a home, only to find “pathetic” construction quality and mediocre builders. The frustrated […]

Palm Beach leads Florida home values with 118.2% five-year growth

Former Manalapan Mayor Stewart Satter and Douglas Elliman’s Nicholas Malinosky speak exclusively to Fox News Digital about the $75 million land relisting of Satter’s ultra-luxury property. Sunshine, low taxes and luxury living continue to draw wealthy buyers to Florida — and one city in particular is reaping the rewards. New housing data from GOBankingRates reveals […]

California housing shortage pushes home prices beyond workers’ reach

The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss California’s housing crisis, rising mortgage rates and the policies driving residents and businesses out of the state. A chronic housing shortage is pushing California home prices beyond the reach of many middle-income workers, leaving the state among the least affordable housing markets […]