States with the most and least affordable homes for 2026
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
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.
These are the 50 fastest-growing neighborhoods in the US, according to data
America’s fastest-growing neighborhoods are booming in unexpected places. Here’s where.
America’s fastest-growing neighborhoods are booming in unexpected places. Here’s where.
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.
Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
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.
New homes may cost more upfront but save buyers money over time, report reveals
Think new homes cost more? A new report says buyers could actually save more than $25K over 10 years. Here's why.
Think new homes cost more? A new report says buyers could actually save more than $25K over 10 years. Here's why.
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.
Neighborly and knowledgeable: Meet Young & Younger Real Estate
Moving to a new home is a big step for a family. So who better to help with that transition than a family business?
Moving to a new home is a big step for a family. So who better to help with that transition than a family business?
US mortgage rate drops again: What this means for homebuyers
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
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.
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.
This city surpassed LA, New York as world’s most at-risk housing market
A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.
A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.
These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026
Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.
Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.
The best time to sell your home in 2026 is coming up soon; here’s when
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.



















