Falling mortgage rates are driving a surge in buyer interest and mortgage applications, even as home sales remain slow and buyers gain negotiating power amid rising inventory, according to Redfin
Falling mortgage rates have driven the largest year-over-year drop in monthly housing costs in more than a year, boosting buyer affordability even as market activity remains muted
A new survey finds student debt can take a decade or more to repay, delaying homeownership, retirement savings, and other life milestones for many graduates — despite most still valuing their degrees
Fueled by extreme inventory shortages, intense buyer competition, and continued home price growth, Hartford, Connecticut has supplanted Buffalo, New York as the nation's most competitive real estate market
Zillow found that U.S. homebuyers increasingly prioritized lifestyle, flexibility, and access to nature over traditional luxury and size, signaling a broader shift toward homes that support daily living, multigenerational needs and personal well-being
Florida posted the nation’s priciest home sale in 2025 while also leading all states in average home value declines, underscoring a sharp split between ultra-luxury and the broader housing market
An empirical investigation finds that borrowers using Zillow Home Loans pay statistically higher mortgage costs compared with similar borrowers at other lenders, resulting in significant lifetime cost “overcharges” on 30-year loans
Realtor.com data show U.S. homebuyers now need about seven years to save for a typical downpayment — an improvement from 2022, but still roughly double pre-pandemic norms, with sharp regional disparities persisting
Looking to further strengthen First Home Mortgage’s presence in the Washington, D.C. marketplace, Charlie Latimer has been named Branch Manager of the Chevy Chase, Maryland location
A new survey from RE/MAX finds that 88% of prospective buyers say they are “very” or “somewhat” likely to purchase a home in 2026, although 71% say current market conditions have pushed their plans back