The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.7 percent in December, leading many to believe the Fed will hold rates steady this month. But if market conditions cool in upcoming months, a March rate cut may be in the cards. Continue reading
Trump’s promise to “ban” large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability. Continue reading
The president’s announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress. Continue reading
Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading
In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory. Continue reading
2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most. Continue reading
Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again. Continue reading
Go past the mega-mergers and lawsuits, and dig deep into the stats and trends that will inform your real estate business in 2026. Continue reading
Trump administration claims quotas for low-income borrowers hurt the middle class. NAR says where is the data? Consumer and civil rights groups say hundreds of thousands of working class and minority homebuyers will be sent packing. Continue reading
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow’s rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners’ desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle. Continue reading