America's best and worst cities for housing affordability ranked
A new report graded the nation's 100 largest metro areas on housing affordability and homebuilding, with Des Moines earning the top spot and Los Angeles finishing last.
Home sellers may have to 'take a hit' as rates rise, real estate experts say
The Federal Reserve rate hike pushed 30-year mortgage rates to 7.14%, and real estate experts warn price reductions and a buyer's market may follow.
The US cities where home prices are falling the fastest
Austin, Tampa, and Memphis led the nation in home price declines as pandemic boomtowns continue giving back gains amid rising inventory levels.
Americans are looking beyond their local markets for new homes — and Florida dominates the list: report
Out-of-town shoppers accounted for more than two-thirds of new-home views in the second quarter, as affordable Florida markets drew some of the strongest interest in the country.
The top cities in America where renting beats buying by $1,000
Austin and Sacramento top a list of seven metro areas where renting vs buying data shows renters saving over $1,000 per month on housing costs.
The simple fixes conservatives say could make life cheaper for Americans
Advancing American Freedom says government zoning rules and energy regulations are why Americans can't afford homes and offers 10 policy fixes.
The unexpected reason New Jersey real estate is outperforming the rest of the country
New Jersey's "metroburbs," coastal towns like Asbury Park, and rising home prices are drawing national attention as the state ranks No. 2 to live in.
Dallas emerges as magnet for wealthy buyers as high taxes weigh on luxury markets, broker says
Mauricio Umansky says taxes and regulation are playing a bigger role in where wealthy buyers choose to live and invest, with Dallas emerging as a key beneficiary.
Slowing labor market creates new hurdle for first-time homebuyers facing affordability squeeze
High mortgage rates and a weakening labor market are squeezing first-time homebuyers who struggle to save for down payments as wages fail to keep pace with inflation.
These are America's hottest housing markets – see which areas made the list
Realtor.com's hottest ZIP codes in America reveal Northeast and Midwest suburbs dominating for a fourth year, with homes selling above asking price.
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
Bill Ackman sounds alarm on Mamdani’s economic agenda: 'Socialism is a disaster'
The billionaire investor said New York City’s rent freeze, taxes and development policies risk discouraging construction and investment.
Here's the income needed to afford the typical American home
A Redfin report reveals the income needed to buy a typical U.S. home is $109,756, leaving a $22,197 gap above what most American households earn.
New York's wealthy rush to avoid Mamdani's second-home tax
About 4,800 property owners have started applying for exemptions to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax, with a September 18 deadline looming.
A tale of two housing markets: Luxury demand surges as affordability squeezes starter-home buyers
Luxury home sales are surging while starter home buyers pull back amid financial pressures, creating a stark two-speed housing market nationwide.
Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year
The 30-year fixed mortgage hit 6.58% this week, its highest level in nearly a year, as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran pushes oil prices higher.
These American cities are trending toward a buyer's market
Nine metro areas, including Atlanta, Houston, and San Antonio are emerging as buyer's markets with rising inventory and growing seller concessions.
The untapped opportunity that could help close America’s housing shortage
Zillow identified more than 300,000 empty lots that could support new construction and help narrow America’s multimillion-home housing deficit.
Starter home affordability is crawling back. These regions are best for first-time buyers
The income needed to afford a typical starter home has jumped from $43,000 to $78,000 since 2019, with monthly payments up more than 80%.
Trump's childhood home in NYC finds a buyer after extensive makeover
The Jamaica Estates house where Trump lived until age 4 found a buyer after being listed at nearly $2 million following a full renovation.