US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Nantucket home will cost you $0 — but there’s one unusual condition
The 1,736-square-foot colonial sits on over an acre on the island where median home prices hit $4.4 million.
The 1,736-square-foot colonial sits on over an acre on the island where median home prices hit $4.4 million.
This Midwestern state leads the nation in home foreclosures as US filings jump by 26%
Home foreclosures in the U.S. are up 26% from last year as rising costs are catching up with homeowners. Here's which city was hit hardest.
Home foreclosures in the U.S. are up 26% from last year as rising costs are catching up with homeowners. Here's which city was hit hardest.
20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying
Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.
Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.
Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
Best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to data
Zillow analyzed data and found the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in the U.S.
Zillow analyzed data and found the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in the U.S.
New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Most buyer-friendly housing markets in 2026, according to Zillow
Zillow found certain cities in the Midwest and the Sun Belt will be most buyer-friendly in 2026, because of their prices and less competition. Here’s a look at the list.
Zillow found certain cities in the Midwest and the Sun Belt will be most buyer-friendly in 2026, because of their prices and less competition. Here’s a look at the list.
Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required
Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required. Here's a look at the growing homebuying trend.
Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required. Here's a look at the growing homebuying trend.
Trump distances himself from 401(k) down payment plan for homebuyers
President Donald Trump says he's "not a huge fan" of a proposal that would allow prospective homebuyers to withdraw from their 401(k) retirement accounts for a down payment.
President Donald Trump says he's "not a huge fan" of a proposal that would allow prospective homebuyers to withdraw from their 401(k) retirement accounts for a down payment.
Hassett reveals Trump housing plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for down payments
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.