Sellers slash prices on 1 in 5 homes in 9 metros, Sun Belt states dominate list
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
This city surpassed LA, New York as world’s most at-risk housing market
A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.
A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.
These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026
Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.
Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.
The best time to sell your home in 2026 is coming up soon; here’s when
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Minnesota housing bill stalls, corporate ownership cap questioned
A bill aimed at capping the number of homes that private corporations can own in Minnesota hit a roadblock in committee on Wednesday.
A bill aimed at capping the number of homes that private corporations can own in Minnesota hit a roadblock in committee on Wednesday.
Home purchase limits for private equity corporations proposed under new bill
Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to address the issue of rising home prices by banning private equity corporations from owning single-family homes, while also placing a cap on the number other corporations can own.
Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to address the issue of rising home prices by banning private equity corporations from owning single-family homes, while also placing a cap on the number other corporations can own.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
Trump on data centers, affordable homes
Trump says he has negotiated a “rate payer protection pledge” that says tech companies have the “obligation to provide for their own power needs” as part of data center operations, while addressing a new policy to make homeownership more affordable at the State of the Union address.
Trump says he has negotiated a “rate payer protection pledge” that says tech companies have the “obligation to provide for their own power needs” as part of data center operations, while addressing a new policy to make homeownership more affordable at the State of the Union address.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
Homebuyers gain upper hand in 3 major cities as inventories grow
Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.
Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.
Homeowners in these states may soon stop paying property taxes
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Trump wants to avoid ‘nation of renters’
Touching on topics of affordability and the economy in Iowa on Tuesday, President Donald Trump details an executive order that he says was signed last week to “ban Wall Street and large institutional investors from buying up all the single-family homes in America,” while also saying he doesn’t want to see “a nation of renters.” He also hints at mortgage rates “coming down a lot” in the near future.
Touching on topics of affordability and the economy in Iowa on Tuesday, President Donald Trump details an executive order that he says was signed last week to “ban Wall Street and large institutional investors from buying up all the single-family homes in America,” while also saying he doesn’t want to see “a nation of renters.” He also hints at mortgage rates “coming down a lot” in the near future.