Housing Market
20 of the 50 Major U.S. Metros Could Be Affordable by the End of 2026
Zillow projects 20 of the 50 largest metros will be affordable by December 2026 as mortgage costs fall $177 from the 2023 peak.
January 16, 2026
Zillow projects 20 of the 50 largest metros will be affordable by December 2026 as mortgage costs fall $177 from the 2023 peak.
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 the wake of the devastating L.A. County wildfires, homeowners are grappling with pressing questions about their financial obligations, including their mortgage.
Redfin’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that 33.6% of renters have stayed in the same home for at least five years—up from 28.4% a decade ago.
New research from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company, shows more than two in five recent homebuyers (43%) struggle to make their mortgage payments.
According to a new Redfin report, roughly half of all Americans are struggling to afford housing payments, with 1 in 5 making big sacrifices to cover the costs—including skipping meals, working extra hours, and delaying medical care.
According to a Redfin report, the typical homebuyer is spending $2,563 on housing each month. This puts monthly mortgage payments at an all-time high, while another report shows rent growth continues to slow.
A new Redfin report shows a record number of home delistings in November, with pandemic boomtowns and pricey West Coast metros seeing the biggest increases. But a recent drop in mortgage rates brings an uptick in homebuyer demand.
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