Competition for homes is easing the fastest for buyers in these markets
New construction and recovering U.S. inventory are helping to tilt more markets in favor of buyers in the South, as well as a few other areas, according to Zillow.
Richmond woman facing homelessness due to foreclosure following loan modification
Johnnie Jefferson, a pioneering nurse and senior citizen, confronts the potential loss of her home due to a foreclosure stemming from a misunderstood loan modification.
Zillow reveals 5 home trends for 2025
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.
How Trump's win could impact the housing market
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
You need to make this much to live comfortably in Houston
The income needed to live comfortably is rising in nearly all major cities. Of the top 50 cities in America, five Texas cities make the list, and Houston is considered the least expensive.
Mortgage rate drops, more inventory may give homebuyers 'window of opportunity' this fall
Lower mortgage rates and rising inventory could give potential homebuyers a “window of opportunity" in the offseason, according to Zillow.
Map: Here's how long it takes to sell a house in your state
The median number of days on the market – or the number of days a home sits before going under contact – varies depending on where you live.
The major US cities where it's better to rent and better to buy
Is it better to rent or buy a home in your city? Here’s what a new study says.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Colorado home built into 200 million-year-old red rocks hits market, brings 'the outdoors in'
The 2-bed, 2-bath Colorado 'resort-like' home was built into red rocks.
Here are the best real estate markets right now, according to WalletHub study
These cities ranked near the top as the best places for housing for consumers. See the complete list.
This small Ohio town is the hottest ZIP code for home sales; see the list
Realtor.com ranked towns in these regions of the U.S. as the top markets for consumers to find housing in 2024.
Dream deferred: Portland couple with six-figure salary struggles to find home to meet their budget
Despite their combined six-figure income, the homeownership dream has soured for some young Americans.
NAR settlement: What's changing about buying, selling a house?
“This is definitely changing our industry forever," Daniel De La Vega, president of One Sotheby's International Realty told FOX TV Stations.
Things they don’t tell you about buying a home
Buying a home is more than just the down payment and mortgage and purchasers may overlook some of these unexpected aspects outside of expenses, such as the emotional stress.