Mortgage rates rise for seventh straight week, squeezing homebuyers

Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.

Washington realtors see benefits of new 'first look' option
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Real estate agents in Washington state are reporting benefits with the new 'first look' option, which allows sellers to put their homes on the market for 21 days without it going active on the market in the traditional way.

Study ranks most, least affordable states for retirees

Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.

Seattle home prices drop, among biggest decrease in US
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The broad Seattle metropolitan area is experiencing the sixth biggest home price decrease among the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S., according to First American Data and Analytics.

These small cities were just named the best in America: Here's why

What small U.S. cities offer the best quality of life? A new ranking looked at more than 1,300 communities, and here's what the data found.

Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states

WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.

Cities where you'll save the most by renting instead of buying a home

A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.

Home prices fall in most major US cities as housing market cools: See where

Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.

Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year

Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.

Ranked: The best US cities for home buyers in 2026, according to data

A new WalletHub analysis ranks the best U.S. cities for home buyers in 2026, comparing 300 cities based on 17 measures of real estate market strength, affordability and economic conditions.

Wealthy Americans are moving to this country as ‘golden visa’ demand surges

Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.

Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026

Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.

Hottest ZIP codes in 2026 where homes are selling the fastest

Which ZIP codes are drawing the highest buyer demand in 2026? Realtor.com’s latest rankings reveal where America’s hottest housing markets are.

The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal

A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.

Zillow layoffs to affect 'just over' 500 employees; 91 in WA

Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman announced Tuesday that the company is undergoing “organizational changes" that will result in layoffs affecting just over 500 employees.