The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Post-summer bounce in activity fails to materialise as buyers and sellers, in the south especially, opt to ‘wait and see’

The U.S. housing market, battered by nearly three years of elevated mortgage rates and affordability challenges, is finally showing signs of bottoming out—offering a glimmer of hope for homebuilder stocks and a $55 trillion sector that’s been largely frozen since 2022.

See the hidden gems in Ohio, Michigan and other Midwest states.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell sent a clear message Wednesday, reiterating that the Federal Reserve is still leaning toward lower rates—and for the sluggish U.S. housing market, that could be the break it's been waiting for.

Factors such as location and wider housing market trends will have a bearing on the value of a property

In recent years, a curious new villain has entered the housing market conversation: child-free couples. Media reports and housing analysts have begun suggesting that couples without children are driving up home prices, particularly in desirable urban and suburban neighborhoods. The argument goes that with fewer financial obligations, these buyers can…

Spoiler alert: They aren't in New York City.

Much of the housing market has noticeably shifted toward a buyer's market. Keep the following trends in mind this fall as you hunt for the perfect home.

As housing prices soar nationwide, single-income buyers are finding it harder than ever to compete—but dual-income couples are filling the gap. With two steady paychecks and the ability to share mortgage costs, they’re increasingly dominating competitive real estate markets. These buyers can afford higher bids, stronger down payments, and faster…

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Six months into President Donald Trump's tariffs, lower- and middle-income Americans are feeling the pinch from persistent inflation, steep borrowing costs, and a housing market out of reach.