Homeownership in some markets never makes financial sense
The agency targets regulatory costs, but economists cite lock-in and tariffs as bigger factors
Zillow finds well-priced homes are selling fast; others are sitting longer than they have in years
Economists share what the region has in its favor — and the challenges of maintaining affordability
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow's rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners' desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle
Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the US, despite recent declines in markets across the country
A new report from Zillow shows that luxury home values rose 2.7% over the past year, with the typical luxury home now valued at around $1.8M
Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better
Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow's latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600
Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62% purchasing their first home, according to Zillow
Zillow releases a new 'BuyAbility' tool it says helps consumers find homes they can actually afford to buy after accounting for more variables
The shift in strategy reflects a rising need for affordable and space-efficient housing options amid growing costs and limited land availability, according to an analysis from Zillow released Thursday
Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels since 2023 in 22 of the 50 largest US metros — even as rent prices continue to rise, according to a new analysis from Zillow released on Monday
Fannie Mae survey shows would-be homebuyers grew even more frustrated with elevated home prices and mortgage rates in July, but 7 in 10 didn't think rates would come down anytime soon
Jobs reports trigger recession fears, sending rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages plunging to new 2024 lows as investors rotate out of stocks and into bonds and MBSs that fund home loans