The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Here’s How Much More House You Can Afford in 30 Major Cities This Year

Changing housing markets mean buyers can afford more space in many places—see how far your housing budget goes in 30 major U.S. cities this year.

GOBankingRates · Mar 29

California’s 2026 Homebuyer Grants: Who Qualifies for $0‑Down Assistance This Year

Entering the housing market in the Golden State often feels like trying to climb a mountain without any safety gear. You have likely watched home prices soar while your savings account struggles to keep pace with rising inflation. It is incredibly frustrating to work hard every day only to find…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 27

Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again — and the Housing Market Is Feeling It

Geopolitical tension, inflation pressure and shifting demand are pushing rates higher. Here's how the housing market is reacting and what it means if you're planning to buy, sell or refinance.

Kiplinger · Mar 27

The 1.2 Gigawatt ‘AI Factory’ is Coming to Independence, MO—How 1,300 New Jobs are About to Shift Local Real Estate

A massive transformation is quietly taking shape in Independence, Missouri, and it could ripple through the housing market faster than most people expect. A new...

Saving Advice · Mar 18

This New York Suburb Is America’s Most Competitive Housing Market

Redfin revealed the most competitive U.S. housing markets -- and the top spot might surprise you. Can you guess where it is?

GOBankingRates · Mar 17

Foreign Buyers Snap Up 78,000 US Homes As MAGA Calls To End H-1B Visas

Explore how foreign investment in the US housing market is driving political debate, with a focus on immigration policies and the H-1B visa program.

International Business Times · Mar 17

Foreign buyers sweep up 78,000 US homes, threatening the 'American Dream': Research

Foreign purchasers are increasingly buying American homes, creating stiff competition for younger and middle‑class families who already struggle to enter the housing market.

The Times of India · Mar 16

New Jobs Are Driving Up Home Prices in Parts of North Carolina

A wave of high-paying jobs has begun reshaping housing markets across North Carolina, and the ripple effect shows up clearly in the price tags on homes. Major employers continue planting flags in key cities, ambitious infrastructure projects push forward, and thousands of workers now search for places to live near…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 16

Why Nearly 40% of U.S. Homeowners Are Mortgage‑Free — And Boomers Lead the Way

Owning a home without a mortgage used to feel like a distant financial milestone. Yet today, millions of Americans have already reached it. Recent data...

Saving Advice · Mar 15

Priced Out? 5 Zip Codes Where Starter Homes are Still Under $200k

Sticker shock dominates the housing market right now. Scroll through listings in many cities and the price tags look like someone accidentally added an extra zero. Yet pockets of opportunity still exist, hiding in plain sight across the country. Plenty of communities continue to offer starter homes under $200,000, which…

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 15