US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December

Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.

San Francisco home being sold with unusual option of AI stock as payment

Amid an AI boom that’s disrupting San Francisco’s housing market, a home in one of the city’s most highly desirable neighborhoods is offering the option of paying with stock from two world-leading artificial intelligence companies.

Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know

U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.

Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now

Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.

OpenAI prepares IPO as AI boom reshapes San Francisco's economy

OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is preparing to go public, according to The Wall Street Journal, which reported that the company could file initial IPO paperwork this week.

New data shows where mortgage delinquency is climbing the fastest

A new WalletHub analysis found mortgage delinquencies are rising in several states, highlighting growing financial strain among homeowners.

House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home

Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.

20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying

Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.

Oakland home values fall 11% since last year
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Red Oak Realtor Diedre Joyner explains why Oakland home values are dropping - it's mostly condos that are dragging the numbers down. 

Leaving California makes homeownership 48% more likely, study finds

A new study reveals that residents relocating from California save 30% on housing and find a faster path to homeownership in states like Nevada and Idaho.

9 SF homes sold for over $2 million above asking in 2026 so far

Bidding wars are pushing San Francisco home prices 30% to 50% above asking, a spike experts say is fueled by the Bay Area’s artificial intelligence boom.