Renters accelerate buying plans as rental affordability improves
Zillow data shows rent price growth has reached its lowest level since 2020
by Marian McPherson Apr 21
Pocket listings reshape access as agent commissions remain largely unchanged: Watchdog
Pocket listings are emerging as a pressure point for first-time buyers
by AJ LaTrace Apr 20
New poll finds 1 in 4 Americans say homeownership is out of reach
Americans are cutting back, working more — and still struggling to afford a home
by Nick Pipitone Apr 15
'The dream of the 90s is alive in the Midwest.' Can they keep it going?
Economists share what the region has in its favor — and the challenges of maintaining affordability
by Marian McPherson Apr 15
The hottest and coldest housing markets of 2026, ranked
Coastal markets surge, Sun Belt metros cool, as buyers push back on prices and mortgage rates
by Nick Pipitone Apr 10
'Family-friendly' neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more
New data shows that the best neighborhoods for families are getting harder to afford
by Nick Pipitone Apr 8
Quit Googling 'housing crash,' economist says. It's a correction
Anxiety is rising, but the fundamentals don’t suggest an imminent housing crash
by Nick Pipitone Apr 8
How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season
An investor describes rising energy costs as ‘kryptonite’ for the housing market
by Nick Pipitone Apr 1
Google searches for ‘can’t sell house’ hit an alarming high
Google search trends suggest mounting homeseller frustration
by Nick Pipitone Mar 31
Lennar profits fall 56% as affordability pressures hit new home sales
High mortgage rates and buyer incentives are squeezing builder margins
by Nick Pipitone Mar 16
Trump targets 'burdens that have driven up mortgage costs'
NAR said Trump's order 'highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban
The bill may not pass so easily in the House, where lawmakers have suggested it will require some negotiating
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
New Redfin data reveals top destinations for buyer relocations
Florida remains the nation’s top relocation destination
by Nick Pipitone Mar 11
Portland tries a new affordable housing fix: paying homeowners to rent spare rooms
The 12-month program pays homeowners up to $1K to rent spare rooms
by Nick Pipitone Mar 10
Existing-home sales post February gain after decade-low 2025 figures
Existing-home sales rose 1.7% from January to February
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10