Realtor.com’s 2025 Forecast Update projects home sales will fall to 4.00 million as high mortgage rates averaging 6.7%, rising 16.9% inventory, and limited affordability keep demand subdued and price growth to 2.5%.
The National Association of Realtors® has launched a new member-exclusive Market Statistics Dashboard featuring metro-level data on affordability, pricing, and housing trends.
Zillow’s July 15 update introduced five new tools, including SkyTour and an upgraded BuyAbility with 1.5 million users, to enhance affordability insights, tour scheduling, and rental cost transparency.
Zillow’s latest report shows that median-income households need a $17,670 raise to afford a typical U.S. home priced at $367,969, even with a 20% down payment.
According to a new Realtor.com® report, the typical U.S. household would need to spend 44.6% of their income to afford a median-priced home in May 2025, well above the traditional 30% affordability threshold. Only 3 of the 50 largest metros meet that standard.
A new study by Highland Cabinetry reveals the 10 U.S. states with the most vacant homes, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Realtor.com. With over 16 million empty properties nationwide, the report highlights key trends agents can use to educate clients and build trust.
Ivy Zelman told CNBC that builders are pulling back as affordability tightens, and new NAHB and Census data confirm the slowdown—with single-family permits down 5.1% and completions down 8% in April.
83% of markets saw home price increases in Q1 2025, according to a quarterly report from NAR. Discover where prices are climbing most and how mortgage payments are shifting.
In an expert panel hosted by HousingWire, Ivy Zelman and Logan Mohtashami engage in a housing debate agents need to hear, breaking down the real story behind inventory, affordability, and why the “housing shortage” narrative isn’t so simple.
Realtor.com’s latest report reveals how many days of work are needed to afford a monthly mortgage payment in each state, with Hawaii topping the list at 17 days. States like Ohio and Illinois require only 6-7 days, highlighting significant regional differences in home affordability across the U.S.
Realtor.com’s Rental Report for December 2024 reveals that New York City’s median asking rent hit $3,382, rising 5.6% year over year while national rents declined for the 17th consecutive month.
NAR took to Capitol Hill to push for key housing legislation, including the More Homes on the Market Act, which could double capital gains tax exclusions for homeowners. This week’s Real Word podcast breaks down the impact of these proposals.
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