What happens to housing in a recession? Keeping Current Matters and Realtor.com data show that home prices rose in four of the last six recessions, while mortgage rates fell every time.
A new Zillow report highlights the 5 best metros to buy (and sell) this spring. At one million homes for sale, February 2025 had the highest pre-spring inventory since before the pandemic—while sellers in Buffalo and San Jose see 56%+ of homes selling above asking.
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.
Trump’s new tariffs sent bond yields tumbling. Here’s why mortgage rates could follow, and what it means for homebuyers, builders, and the housing market.
New data on home seller fears from Clever Real Estate shows 91% of homeowners are delaying selling their homes, with 63% pointing to high mortgage rates. Read on for the top 10 reasons sellers are pressing pause in 2025.
Dave Ramsey’s advice to married couples firmly rejects the idea of splitting mortgage payments, arguing that marriage is about shared finances—not roommate-style cost-sharing. A new Realtor.com article explores both sides of the debate.
Logan Mohtashami shuts down doomsday prophets on X, using hard data to debunk claims of a DC housing market crash. His latest HousingWire analysis reveals what’s really happening with inventory, listings, and home prices.
The National Association of REALTORS® reports that nearly 90% of metro areas saw home price growth in Q4 2024, with the national median price rising 4.8% year over year to $410,100.
Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Fed Chair Jerome Powell addressed the housing market, stating that mortgage rates remain high due to long-term bond yields—not Fed policy. Read his full remarks on affordability, supply, and future rate cuts.
Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran says the U.S. housing market is still in rough shape, with high mortgage rates keeping sellers on the sidelines and home prices stubbornly high. Find out why she doesn’t expect a market shift anytime soon.
Powell just weighed in on housing at the latest FOMC press conference, noting that long-term mortgage rates are rising for reasons “unrelated” to Fed policy, while acknowledging that higher rates remain a significant hurdle for housing activity.
Bright MLS reports that nearly 20% of homeowners have the intention of selling in 2025, with younger homeowners aged 30-49 driving the market—over 26% of them are ready to list their homes.
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