housing market analysis
Attom's Q1 2026 Housing Risk Report found affordability remains a nationwide challenge
by Jessi Healey Jun 4
Rocket, Redfin offer homebuyers up to $20K savings
Credits and discounts accrue when buying, selling and financing with Redfin and Rocket Mortgage
by Marian McPherson May 19
‘I just keep grinding’: How this top agent is weathering a tough market
An Austin, Texas, agent shares how she's 'powering through' a weaker market
by Nick Pipitone May 12
Why fluctuating rates raise the stakes for home inspections
Home inspections are, in part, about identifying financial pitfalls for buyers
by Charles Furlough Apr 15
Google searches for ‘can’t sell house’ hit an alarming high
Google search trends suggest mounting homeseller frustration
by Nick Pipitone Mar 31
California waterfront homes
Limited coastal land, tighter regulations and environmental unpredictability all contribute
by Lindsey Harn Mar 19
Pending home sales falter despite 'buyer-friendly' market conditions
Sub-6% rates improved affordability but couldn't overcome economic and political headwinds
by Marian McPherson Mar 17
Redfin to provide Compass with 1M leads by 2029
A headline-making partnership with Compass International Holdings took over Rocket's Q4 2025 earnings call, with leaders giving more details into how both parties will benefit
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts
Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
housing affordability
After years of a housing affordability crunch, Congress has weighed in with competing proposals to make homeownership more possible for hopeful buyers
by Christy Murdock Feb 16
The affordable housing crisis isn't just financial. It's political
Opinion
American attitudes around home affordability will determine whether Congress treats housing as a priority or as another talking point to be dropped between election cycles
by America Foy Feb 4
home affordability and availability
Opinion
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes
by Craig Cheatham Jan 27
Seasonal cooling sweeps market as buyers grapple with affordability
Despite an unusually active fall market this year, the housing market has finally settled into a slower pace for winter and returned to seasonal norms
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
The Midwest is best? Why buyers flocked to the Heartland in 2025
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow's rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners' desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Jerome Powell
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
by Matt Carter Dec 10