5 Key Takeaways on Washington’s Dilemma on Inventory vs. Housing
Getty Images The housing crisis in the U.S. has left many feeling the pinch of rising rents and unattainable homeownership. Amidst the shortage of 4 million units and a historic low in affordability,...
View ArticleCan Rentals Keep Up With Gen Z’s Dorm-Born Luxury Standards?
Realtor.com/Lara Becker It’s back-to-school season, and for college students that means moving into new digs. But while past generations were content with as little as a sleeping bag and a toothbrush,...
View ArticleWhy ‘Unretiring’ Has Become the Reality for Seniors Facing Rising Housing Costs
Realtor.com It’s no secret that rising housing costs, including property taxes, insurance, and utility bills, have been draining Americans’ wallets for quite some time. However, for a specific cohort,...
View ArticleZombie Foreclosures Are Creeping Up in These 5 States
Getty Images The growing number of homes for sale has shed light on a persistent issue in many neighborhoods: the rise of vacant properties, also known as zombie homes. Across the U.S., 1.4 million...
View ArticleHomes Are Flooding the Market Everywhere—Except in This State
Getty Images A different trend is happening in one New England state, while the rest of the country is experiencing a surge of home listings. Massachusetts is seeing shrinking inventory, coupled with...
View ArticleSprawling Los Angeles Compound Redesigned by Famed Artist Ed Ruscha Hits the...
Realtor.com A stunning artist compound in Los Angeles originally created as the personal residence and home studio of famed artist Edward Ruscha has just hit the market for $4.65 million. The 1.73-acre...
View ArticleHomeowners Face Hidden Home Equity Tax: 3 Big Proposals Could Rewrite the Rules
Realtor.com/Getty Images A tax rule that hasn’t been updated since 1997 is ensnaring millions of homeowners in a hidden home equity tax. Today, roughly 1 in 3 sellers risks paying capital gains tax on...
View ArticleChristina Haack and Ex Tarek El Moussa Reveal the Fate of ‘The Flip Off’...
HGTV HGTV stars Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa have quelled fan fears about their hit show “The Flip Off,” confirming that the series will return for a second season—having avoided the chopping...
View ArticleFed Chair Jerome Powell Signals September Rate Cut in Jackson Hole Speech,...
Getty Images Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled a possible interest rate cut in September, saying that the “balance of risks” in the economy could be shifting away from inflation and...
View ArticleMortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $439,450 Home at a...
Edwin Remsberg/Getty Images Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan held at the lowest rates since last October, coming in at 6.58% again, down from 6.63% two weeks ago. So what impact does...
View ArticleFBI Raids Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton’s Maryland Home
Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesPhoto by PEDRO UGARTE/AFP via Getty Images The home of John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, was raided by the FBI on...
View ArticleWhat Stays With the House When You Move?
fstop123/iStock When you’re selling your home, it is natural to assume that anything you can safely remove is yours to keep—like the light fixtures you painstakingly cleaned and repaired, or the...
View ArticleStrongsville Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Ohio—Here’s Why
Getty Images Strongsville, Ohio (ZIP 44149) has earned the No. 6 spot on Realtor.com®’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list , making this Cleveland suburb one of the fastest-moving housing markets in the...
View ArticlePalm Beach Homeowners Facing Rising Tax Bills: 5 Key Takeaways
Realtor.com In Palm Beach, FL, property owners are facing substantial tax bills, with some exceeding $1 million, as the taxable values continue to increase in this affluent enclave. Despite a cooling...
View ArticleTrumbull Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Connecticut—Here’s Why
Getty Images Trumbull, Connecticut homes (ZIP 06611) has earned a place among the nation’s most in-demand housing markets, ranking No. 7 on Realtor.com®’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list . This Fairfield...
View ArticleCumberland Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Rhode Island—Here’s Why
Getty Images Cumberland, Rhode Island homes (ZIP 02864) have claimed the No. 8 spot on Realtor.com®’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list . Located in the Providence-Warwick metro area, this northern Rhode...
View ArticleGen Z’s Luxury Standards and Rental Properties: 5 Key Takeaways
Getty Images As the back-to-school season approaches, college students are transforming their living spaces into luxurious abodes, setting new standards for on-campus and off-campus housing. The...
View ArticleSeniors Are ‘Unretiring’ Due to Housing Costs: What To Know
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images The increasing financial burden of housing costs is leading many seniors to reconsider retirement plans and contemplate returning to work. Rising housing prices, insurance...
View ArticleU.S. Open-Approved Abodes! 5 Jaw-Dropping Homes That Come Complete With Their...
Realtor.com The U.S. Open is set to kick off Aug. 24, when the world’s greatest tennis players will gather in New York to vie for the title of Grand Slam champion. From Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz...
View ArticleSchool-Zone Homes Come With Strings Attached—Here’s What Buyers Need To Know
Realtor.com/Getty Images Buying a home near a school can sound like a no-brainer: shorter commutes for kids, family-friendly neighborhoods, and often higher resale values. But there’s more to...
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