The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Factors such as location and wider housing market trends will have a bearing on the value of a property

In recent years, a curious new villain has entered the housing market conversation: child-free couples. Media reports and housing analysts have begun suggesting that couples without children are driving up home prices, particularly in desirable urban and suburban neighborhoods. The argument goes that with fewer financial obligations, these buyers can…

Spoiler alert: They aren't in New York City.

Much of the housing market has noticeably shifted toward a buyer's market. Keep the following trends in mind this fall as you hunt for the perfect home.

As housing prices soar nationwide, single-income buyers are finding it harder than ever to compete—but dual-income couples are filling the gap. With two steady paychecks and the ability to share mortgage costs, they’re increasingly dominating competitive real estate markets. These buyers can afford higher bids, stronger down payments, and faster…

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Six months into President Donald Trump's tariffs, lower- and middle-income Americans are feeling the pinch from persistent inflation, steep borrowing costs, and a housing market out of reach.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies for significantly exacerbating the nation’s housing affordability crisis.

Economists have welcomed the plans, but questions remain over how the party would pay for it

In today’s hot housing market, winning a bidding war can feel like a triumph. But my research shows it often comes with a catch: Homebuyers who win bidding wars tend to experience a “winner’s curse,” systematically overpaying for their new homes.

Tory leader tells Conservative conference "our housing market is not working as it should."