Slowed home price growth, declining mortgage rates and rising incomes will contribute to the typical mortgage payment becoming affordable in 20 out of 50 of the country’s largest metro areas this year, the most since 2022. Continue reading
Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won’t increase supply, Derek Carlson writes. Continue reading
Help buyers understand the long-term impact of a real estate purchase instead of getting hung up on short-term market challenges, Luke Babich writes. Continue reading
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