Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable
Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.
Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.
Map: These are the hottest real estate markets in 2026
Buyers may see a slight upper hand in 2026 as analysts predict a more balanced housing market, but they warn “it’s not off to the races” yet.
Buyers may see a slight upper hand in 2026 as analysts predict a more balanced housing market, but they warn “it’s not off to the races” yet.
List: People in these cities moved the most over the last year, data shows
New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.
New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.
Texas city ranks as strongest home buyer's market in US
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
Here's the ‘most affordable’ city in the US for 2025
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
Thirteen US cities still have apartments under $1K despite rent surge
Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country.
Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country.
Solo women homebuyers 30% more likely to be denied mortgage than solo men: study
Analysts say the reason for the large disparity is two-fold.
Analysts say the reason for the large disparity is two-fold.
Nearly 1 in 5 homes slashed prices last month, despite falling mortgage rates
Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.
Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.
Potential homebuyers are giving up, survey finds
A new survey reveals why some Americans are giving up on homeownership.
A new survey reveals why some Americans are giving up on homeownership.
Mortgage rates are decreasing the most in these states, data shows
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
The best week to buy a home in 2025 is coming up soon: Here's when
During this week, buyers may see up to 33% more active listings than at the start of the year and save over $15,000 on average, according to the new report.
During this week, buyers may see up to 33% more active listings than at the start of the year and save over $15,000 on average, according to the new report.
Cost of homeownership hit new high in 2024, annual report finds
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
Trump considers declaring 'housing emergency': What that would mean
The Trump administration is looking into expanding the supply of housing as well as alleviating certain costs.
The Trump administration is looking into expanding the supply of housing as well as alleviating certain costs.
Average cost of home insurance hits $2,470 per year; see how your state ranks
The top three states with the highest average cost for home insurance are Louisiana, Nebraska and Florida.
The top three states with the highest average cost for home insurance are Louisiana, Nebraska and Florida.
Homebuyers have been hit hardest in these states, data shows
The data also found that only 28% of homes are now affordable for the American buyer.
The data also found that only 28% of homes are now affordable for the American buyer.
Miami tops US in home delistings as sellers hold out for higher prices
Miami leads the nation in home delistings as sellers pull properties from the market rather than slash prices, according to Realtor.com’s July housing report.
Miami leads the nation in home delistings as sellers pull properties from the market rather than slash prices, according to Realtor.com’s July housing report.