Homebuyer demand is still stronger than a year ago, but seasonal shifts have pushed the mix of business toward refinancing, which accounted for 59% of loan applications last week
Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow's rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners' desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer's recent critique of the CPC's report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers
Real estate's Great Rebalancing has entered a new chapter — one in which this summer's biggest inventory engines have become a drag on active-listing growth in the fall
Finance expert Sofia Nadjibi offers insights to help agents successfully position their clients during the December and January market slowdown
Initial unemployment claims hit highest level since September, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns official data could be overestimating job creation by up to 60K jobs a month
3 key trends to watch in 2026, according to a new forecast by the nation’s largest brokerage: Shadow inventory hitting the market, what happens with jobs and the K-shaped economy
As Americans become immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and buyer demand softens, homesellers are pulling back from the housing market
Zoomer co-buying is on the rise. Knowing what makes this generation tick and how to help them architect a deal can lead to new income streams in a stalled market, Annette DeCicco writes
With mortgage rates still hovering near 2025 lows, purchase loan applications hit their second-highest level of the year last week after adjusting for seasonal factors
The 9-3 split vote reflects differing views on whether the central bank's biggest worry is inflation or rising unemployment, with data lagging after the government shutdown
The holiday season may actually be one of the best times of the year for savvy homebuyers to make their move, coach Darryl Davis writes
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Whether it ends in settlement, dismissal or a landmark ruling, Derek Carlson writes, it marks another turning point in an industry undergoing rapid transformation
Real estate industry groups expect lawmakers to pass a temporary reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, but push for a long-term solution that includes reforms
In a new report, Redfin also revealed an uptick in demand for climate risk data following natural disasters such as California's wildfires and Texas' Hill Country floods