Housing Market

After brief mortgage rate dip, pending home sales post gains in April

Economists less optimistic for May as inflation rises, putting pressure on mortgage rates.

Texas Realtors: First-time buyers remain low, sellers slash asking prices

An annual report also finds that cash buyers and the median age of buyers are both at record highs in the Lone Star State.

Analysis: These two economic shifts are quietly limiting homebuying power

Inflation squeezes housing through higher rates and rising construction costs.

The $77,000 South Florida home I bought in the '90s sold for more than $1 million. Here’s what changed.

Pandemic-fueled demand and a dearth of lots drive prices higher in Lake Worth Beach.

These North Houston suburbs saw the strongest spikes in home sales growth

Huffman, Brookshire and Waller all saw sales double year over year in the first quarter of 2026.

Chart of the day: What to expect from the upcoming 'silver tsunami' of home listings

Here's why Florida, the Rust Belt, the South and New York City may all see drastically different impacts from the influx of new homes.

San Francisco’s startup corridor sparks new demand for live‑work spaces

SoMa is emerging as a residential hub while AI offices replace warehouses.

Sales of existing homes didn't get typical April boost as mortgage rates edge higher

The median price of new residences was $30,000 below that of previously owned houses.

Analysis: Steady job market fuels new home sales. What this means for buyers and builders.

Housing developers have adjusted to what shoppers can realistically afford.

Washington, DC, allows single‑stair buildings to boost condo, multifamily housing

One stairwell rather than two yields more space for housing, advocates say, but fire officials raise safety concerns.