Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
Best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to data
Zillow analyzed data and found the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in the U.S.
Zillow analyzed data and found the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in the U.S.
San Francisco home sells for an astounding $2 million over the asking price
It’s even staggering by Bay Area standards, where homes commonly go for over the asking price. In San Francisco last week, a home in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood sold for $2 million over the listing price, to close at $4.95 million.
It’s even staggering by Bay Area standards, where homes commonly go for over the asking price. In San Francisco last week, a home in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood sold for $2 million over the listing price, to close at $4.95 million.
This city surpassed LA, New York as world’s most at-risk housing market
A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.
A new report has identified the world’s most at-risk housing market, citing a sharp disconnect between soaring home prices and slower growth in rents and incomes.
These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026
Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.
Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.
The best time to sell your home in 2026 is coming up soon; here’s when
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Deadline coming up for property auction in this Bay Area county, with bids as low as $455
A key deadline is fast approaching for an auction to sell off 256 tax-defaulted properties in Alameda County, with bids starting as low as $455.
A key deadline is fast approaching for an auction to sell off 256 tax-defaulted properties in Alameda County, with bids starting as low as $455.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
Why Airbnb is offering homeowners a $750 incentive to become a host
Bay Area homeowners may be able to make an extra $750 in addition to what they earn to rent out their property.
Bay Area homeowners may be able to make an extra $750 in addition to what they earn to rent out their property.
America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
Hundreds of properties in this Bay Area county to be auctioned with bids as low as $455
More than 250 properties are set to go on the auction block in one Bay Area county later this month, with minimum bids hitting as low as $455.
More than 250 properties are set to go on the auction block in one Bay Area county later this month, with minimum bids hitting as low as $455.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
Homes in this California county will soon be auctioned with bids as low as $100
Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across one part of California are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.
Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across one part of California are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.