Providence is Zillow's hottest rental market of summer 2026
Providence topped Zillow's summer rental rankings. Its for-sale inventory is also down
by Jessi Healey May 18
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
person scrolling on laptop to view home listings
Dual shoppers are most common in high-cost coastal markets
by Jessi Healey Apr 14
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
delistings and discounts
Early fall numbers are in, reflecting a proliferation of stale listings, delistings and deep discounts to get sellers to the closing table
by Christy Murdock Nov 25
October brought the strongest buyer's market in 12 years: Redfin
The number of homesellers exceeded homebuyers by a record 36.8% in October, which is the largest divide between the two groups since at least 2013, Redfin reported on Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
Fall has been 'sneaky good' for buyers, but the 'warm-up is not guaranteed to last'
Easing mortgage rates and flat home price growth led to a win for homebuyers in October, according to Zillow. However, future volatility may put buyers back on the sidelines
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
Real estate and the K-shaped economy
Economists say we're living in a K-shaped economy right now. Here's what that means for you, and for the real estate market
Discounts, lower mortgage rates give homebuyers deals this fall
Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer on the market — potentially benefiting homebuyers. Lower mortgage rates are also giving the market a boost.
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
Buyer's market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%
Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3% in 1 month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal
by Marian McPherson Sep 16
The spring sizzle fizzles: Economic jitters chill buyer demand
Despite a flood of new listings, buyers are cooling off from high prices, rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, according to new reports from Zillow and Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 16
Number of cities with $1M starter homes balloons 174% from 2020
From 2020 to 2025, the number of cities with $1M starter homes has grown from 85 to 233. Such cities were spread across 25 states; California and New York had the highest concentration
by Marian McPherson Apr 24