Map: These are the hottest real estate markets in 2026
Buyers may see a slight upper hand in 2026 as analysts predict a more balanced housing market, but they warn “it’s not off to the races” yet.
Buyers may see a slight upper hand in 2026 as analysts predict a more balanced housing market, but they warn “it’s not off to the races” yet.
Saving for a down payment still a barrier for people looking to buy a home, Realtor.com says
An analysis by Realtor.com is forecasting homeownership in 2026 to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline. But saving for a down payment is still a barrier for many people looking to buy a home.
An analysis by Realtor.com is forecasting homeownership in 2026 to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline. But saving for a down payment is still a barrier for many people looking to buy a home.
Latest on Austin's housing market
New housing data suggests Austin homebuyers have plenty of options heading into the new year. Kendall Garrison, CEO of Amplify Credit Union, joins Good Day Austin with the latest on the city's housing market.
New housing data suggests Austin homebuyers have plenty of options heading into the new year. Kendall Garrison, CEO of Amplify Credit Union, joins Good Day Austin with the latest on the city's housing market.
Austin real estate agents warn sellers to be wary of predatory offers
Nationwide, more than half of all homes have declined in value over the past year per recent data from Zillow. But here in Austin, that's the case for almost 89% of homes.
Nationwide, more than half of all homes have declined in value over the past year per recent data from Zillow. But here in Austin, that's the case for almost 89% of homes.
List: People in these cities moved the most over the last year, data shows
New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.
New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.
Home delistings surge as sellers struggle to get their price
Home sellers have struggled to get the price they're looking for in the market this year, which has contributed to an influx of delistings, according to a Realtor.com report.
Home sellers have struggled to get the price they're looking for in the market this year, which has contributed to an influx of delistings, according to a Realtor.com report.
Texas city ranks as strongest home buyer's market in US
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
Here's the ‘most affordable’ city in the US for 2025
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K
Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.
Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
The hottest home feature for 2025 might surprise you
Here's a look at which housing features are rising fast in home listings and which ones are trending down.
Here's a look at which housing features are rising fast in home listings and which ones are trending down.
Texas property owners will be better protected under new laws soon to go into effect
It will soon be harder for someone to commit a crime in Texas that, up until now, has been relatively easy to do.
It will soon be harder for someone to commit a crime in Texas that, up until now, has been relatively easy to do.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
The 10 states where homeowners save the most on property taxes
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Lawmakers in several states pursuing property tax reform measures
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
Thirteen US cities still have apartments under $1K despite rent surge
Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country.
Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country.
Solo women homebuyers 30% more likely to be denied mortgage than solo men: study
Analysts say the reason for the large disparity is two-fold.
Analysts say the reason for the large disparity is two-fold.
Nearly 1 in 5 homes slashed prices last month, despite falling mortgage rates
Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.
Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.