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East Bay real estate

A New Ranking Reveals the Most Affordable Growing Cities in the U.S.-Including 2 on the West Coast

fromwww.brownstoner.com

Boston real estate

Brooklyn Open Houses: A Prospect Park South Standalone

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Real estate

Houston Association of Realtors forms data access partnership

SF real estate

The myth of the perfect market and the cost of waiting

from24/7 Wall St.

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.

LA real estate

8 hours ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.

East Bay real estate

fromTravel + Leisure

A New Ranking Reveals the Most Affordable Growing Cities in the U.S.-Including 2 on the West Coast

Visalia, California, and Vancouver, Washington, are the most affordable and rapidly growing cities on the West Coast.

fromwww.brownstoner.com

Brooklyn Open Houses: A Prospect Park South Standalone

Open houses this weekend include properties in Prospect Park South, Williamsburg, Kensington, and Bay Ridge, priced from $875,000 to $4.25 million.

13 hours ago

Houston Association of Realtors forms data access partnership

Repliers partners with HAR.com to provide real-time MLS data access and analytics tools for subscribers.

The myth of the perfect market and the cost of waiting

Real estate decisions should consider total market dynamics, not just interest rates, as buyers currently have leverage in negotiations.

from24/7 Wall St.

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.

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fromYoung and the Invested

11 hours ago

7 Best Sites for Advertising Rental Property Listings [Free + Paid]

Advertising rental properties is essential for landlords to attract tenants and select the best candidates.

#housing-market

SF real estate

Home prices are falling in these 89 housing markets-see what's behind it

Boston real estate

Weekly pending home sales show yearly growth as mortgage rates fall

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Real estate has had a terrible start to spring-usually housing's hottest season | Fortune

The 2026 housing market is struggling due to high mortgage rates and low consumer confidence, leading to a decline in home sales.

Another month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800-the 33rd straight increase | Fortune

Home prices continue to rise, reaching a record high, despite falling sales and promises to increase housing inventory.

Is housing inventory about to turn negative year over year?

Inventory is healthier than during COVID years, but growth is slowing and new listings are disappointing compared to historical norms.

Home prices are falling in these 89 housing markets-see what's behind it

U.S. home prices increased by 0.8% year-over-year from March 2025 to March 2026, showing a slowdown in growth compared to previous years.

Weekly pending home sales show yearly growth as mortgage rates fall

Weekly pending home sales increased to 73,241, indicating a rebound from holiday impacts rather than solely from falling mortgage rates.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Housing prices in Canada are declining, but affordability remains a challenge for first-time homebuyers due to stagnant wage growth.

Real estate has had a terrible start to spring-usually housing's hottest season | Fortune

The 2026 housing market is struggling due to high mortgage rates and low consumer confidence, leading to a decline in home sales.

Another month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800-the 33rd straight increase | Fortune

Home prices continue to rise, reaching a record high, despite falling sales and promises to increase housing inventory.

Is housing inventory about to turn negative year over year?

Inventory is healthier than during COVID years, but growth is slowing and new listings are disappointing compared to historical norms.

more#housing-market

Renovation

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

11 hours ago

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

The modern American homebuilding industry is rooted in post-WWII innovations that transformed construction into a systematic, efficient process.

Relationships

16 hours ago

How to Split Costs When Buying With a Partner

Purchasing a home with a partner requires aligning financial realities and creating a fair cost-splitting system.

US Elections

fromUSA TODAY

High gas prices push more Americans to work from home, poll finds

12% of Americans are working from home more often due to high gas prices.

Marketing tech

19 hours ago

Stop renting, start building: GEO is a mirage

GEO is a tactic for owning your audience, but relying on it risks paying for someone else's internet.

#new-york-city

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

NYC's economic resilience' masks a deeper crisis involving fleeing residents and taxable income: new report

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.

4 weeks ago

NYC real estate

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

NYC's economic resilience' masks a deeper crisis involving fleeing residents and taxable income: new report

New York City's economy shows growth, but faces challenges like population decline, rising housing costs, and reduced public school enrollment.

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.

4 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's real estate market remains competitive with tight supply, high prices, and sellers maintaining strong positions despite a slight dip in median listing prices.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Greenpoint Row House

Bay Ridge co-op, Prospect Lefferts Gardens row house, and Park Slope brownstone are the most popular listings this week.

Healthcare

fromwww.npr.org

1 day ago

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer

Pearlene Darby died from infections and bedsores after alleged neglect in a nursing home, leading to a lawsuit against the facility and its owner.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

fromwww.businessinsider.com

'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'

Rising rent prices in London are forcing residents like Lauren Elcock to relocate for affordability.

New York City

fromwww.independent.co.uk

'NYC is cooked': Business leaders and Wall Streeters erupt over proposed luxury second-home tax

A proposed tax on second homes over $5 million in NYC faces backlash from wealthy homeowners and investors.

UK news

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

The UK's rental hotspots where asking prices have surged in 12 months

Average asking rents outside London remained unchanged in early 2026, marking a significant shift in rental trends since 2017.

#homeownership

Higher education

5 Tips for Buying a House with Student Loans

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.

Higher education

5 Tips for Buying a House with Student Loans

Buying a home with student loan debt is achievable with the right strategy and understanding of finances.

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.

Real Estate Market Trends in Washington, DC: Prices Fall

DC's housing market is experiencing a significant shift with falling prices and fewer listings, impacting buyers and sellers alike.

fromTravel + Leisure

1 day ago

8 Best U.S. Cities for First-time Homebuyers Looking for Affordability and Opportunity

Certain U.S. metro areas offer better conditions for first-time homebuyers, with improved affordability and less competition.

LA real estate

fromtherealdeal.com

G4Capital bullish on LA resi market despite investors exiting California

G4Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office to address the lending gap in California's residential market left by traditional banks.

Relationships

fromBuzzFeed

7 hours ago

21 Adults Over 30 Who Live With Their Parents Are Revealing How It's Going

Living with parents after 30 is common and should not be a source of shame.

#housing-affordability

Trump's big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says-its model is Texas from 25 years ago | Fortune

The Trump administration's housing strategy focuses on deregulation but faces skepticism regarding its effectiveness in addressing the affordability crisis.

Real estate

Affordability takes center stage in the 2026 housing market

Real estate

When cheaper rates make homes less affordable: What Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com data reveals

Trump's big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says-its model is Texas from 25 years ago | Fortune

The Trump administration's housing strategy focuses on deregulation but faces skepticism regarding its effectiveness in addressing the affordability crisis.

Real estate

Affordability takes center stage in the 2026 housing market

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Real estate

When cheaper rates make homes less affordable: What Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com data reveals

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

More than one in three young men in the UK lived with their parents in 2025, driven by high renting costs and rising house prices.

fromEntrepreneur

1 day ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.

Gen Z is carving a different path in the housing market by going it alone | Fortune

Gen Z is increasingly buying homes alone, with 53% of buyers aged 18-26 purchasing without partners, a significant rise from millennials.

fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

It's Not All About Millennial's, Baby Boomers Are Still Buying Boston Condos For Sale Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Baby Boomers dominate the housing market, accounting for nearly half of all home purchases, while first-time buyers reach a record low.

23 hours ago

Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market

The home inspection industry is evolving, impacting mortgage processes through standard thermal imaging and video walkthrough reports.

Trump's White House: America is short 10 million houses | Fortune

The U.S. faces a 10 million housing shortage, and regulatory cuts could boost construction and stabilize prices.

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.

Trump's White House: America is short 10 million houses | Fortune

The U.S. faces a 10 million housing shortage, and regulatory cuts could boost construction and stabilize prices.

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.

more#housing-shortage

12 hours ago

Loan officer mobility slows again in 2025, RETR reports

Loan officer mobility is declining due to a preference for stability and consistent deal flow over compensation differences.

Real Estate Market Trends in Columbus, OH: Inventory Climbs

Columbus remains a strong real estate market with stable prices and limited inventory, attracting buyers despite a national slowdown.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

The US cities with the most affordable rent in 2026

Rental markets vary significantly across US cities, with some renters spending over 33% of their income on rent, while others spend around 18.5%.

Real Estate Market Trends in Boston, MA: Prices Fall

Boston's real estate market is competitive with a median listing price of $966,250, despite a 12% year-over-year drop.

Real Estate Market Trends in Cleveland, OH: Inventory Climbs

Cleveland's real estate market shows resilience with rising prices and increased inventory, providing buyers with more negotiating power.

fromThe Atlantic

3 weeks ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.

Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market - and pulling away from the pack | Fortune

Older Millennials have become the highest-earning home buyers, leveraging home equity to upgrade to larger properties.

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.

Baby Boomers dominate housing, first-time buyers hit record low

Baby boomers constitute 42% of U.S. homebuyers, while first-time buyers have fallen to a record low of 21%.

Mortgage applications up 1.8% as refinance jumps 5%

Mortgage rates declined to 6.42%, supporting an increase in refinance applications despite subdued purchase activity due to economic uncertainty.

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.

Real Estate Market Trends in Atlanta, GA: Inventory Shrinks

Atlanta's real estate market remains strong with rising prices and decreasing inventory, contrasting with national trends.

Real Estate Market Trends in Wichita, KS: Prices Fall

Wichita's real estate market offers more choices and lower prices, with homes selling faster than last year despite increased inventory.

Why the hiring rate matters more than unemployment for the housing market

The labor market remains strong with low unemployment, impacting housing stability and reducing risks of distressed inventory.

2 weeks ago

Growing micro markets were a single-family outlier in late 2025

Single-family construction declined in most areas in late 2025, except for micro counties, which saw a 1.6% increase.

3 weeks ago

How Boomer housing dominance is forcing agents to retool

Intergenerational wealth transfer is significantly impacting younger buyers' ability to enter the housing market.

Why the housing inventory map is so startling

Housing inventory remains critically short in 36 states despite national increases, with Midwest and Northeast markets having 70% fewer homes than 2019 while Texas inventory surged 400%.

3 weeks ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

How Moving Trends Are Changing in 2026

Moving trends in 2026 show lower overall mobility but more intentional relocations driven by lifestyle, affordability, and family considerations rather than job changes, with the 'lock-in effect' keeping homeowners in place due to high housing costs and limited inventory.

3% price cuts are driving faster home sales in mid-market housing

The $350,000 to $650,000 mid-market segment achieves fastest sales with approximately 3% price cuts, outperforming both entry-level and luxury tiers through precise pricing alignment with buyer expectations.

The worst housing market in years couldn't stop single women from owning a record-breaking number of homes | Fortune

Single women own a record 20 million homes in the U.S., comprising 21% of home buyers and outpacing single men nearly two to one despite a slight decline in homeownership rate.

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into spring 2026

Active listings and months of supply are key indicators of home price momentum, with rising inventory favoring buyers and declining inventory favoring sellers relative to pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

fromThe Washington Post

Why nobody really knows the scale of the U.S. housing crisis

The United States faces a substantial housing shortfall, with estimates ranging from about 2 million to 20 million homes depending on measurement choices.

How stable mortgage rates are affecting regional housing markets

National housing market shows stabilization with regional divergence; median list price $419,999 and MAI indicates a modest seller advantage.

fromAxios

Home sales plunge despite affordability improving

Existing home sales fell 8.4% from December to January, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday. Economists had expected a 4.6% monthly drop, according to WSJ data. Sales were down 4.4% from a year earlier, hitting a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million. Zoom in: The decline was most acute for single-family homes, where sales fell 9%. Regionally, the West was down 10.3%, the South 9% and the Midwest 7.1%, while the Northeast rose 5.9%.

Real estate

Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower

Rental vacancy increased to 7.2% from COVID lows, rent inflation cooled to 2.5%, and wage growth at 3.7% remains above the Fed's preferred 3% threshold for meeting inflation targets.

How off-market deals and investor demand are reshaping residential real estate

Off-market networks, investor competition, regulatory shifts, and portal rivalry are transforming agents' roles and making home buying harder for first-time buyers.