These American cities are trending toward a buyer's market
Americans in the market for buying a new home are seeing the markets in some parts of the country turn in their favor after years of seller's markets prevailing.
Americans in the market for buying a new home are seeing the markets in some parts of the country turn in their favor after years of seller's markets prevailing.
Hundreds of thousands of empty for-sale lots could help fix America’s home shortage, Zillow says
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
This winter wonderland was one of the hottest housing markets for June: See the list
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
States with the most and least affordable homes for 2026
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
These are the 50 fastest-growing neighborhoods in the US, according to data
America’s fastest-growing neighborhoods are booming in unexpected places. Here’s where.
America’s fastest-growing neighborhoods are booming in unexpected places. Here’s where.
One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.



















