Rise of the ‘Zombie HOA’: What Happens When Developers Fail To Hand Over Control to Residents

Rise of the ‘Zombie HOA’: What Happens When Developers Fail To Hand Over Control to Residents

Homeowner associations are more common than ever, but when developers are unwilling or unable to hand over control to residents, troubling issues can arise. The share of homes for sale in the... Read more »
Lower Rates and Rising Listings Arrive at Crucial Point for Spring Buyers

Lower Rates and Rising Listings Arrive at Crucial Point for Spring Buyers

The housing market is finally showing signs of the seasonal vitality we’ve been waiting for. After a stubborn climb through much of March, mortgage rates pivoted in April, dipping to 6.23% this... Read more »
Spring Thaw for Housing as New Listings Surge and Prices Ease

Spring Thaw for Housing as New Listings Surge and Prices Ease

After an uncertain start to the spring housing season, conditions may be aligning in favor of buyers. According to the Realtor.com® economic research team’s latest weekly market update, new listings are surging,... Read more »
Why Most First-Time Homebuyers Are Skipping Starter Houses for ‘Forever Homes’

Why Most First-Time Homebuyers Are Skipping Starter Houses for ‘Forever Homes’

First-time homebuyers are increasingly bypassing smaller, more affordable starter homes, opting instead to wait for their “forever home” and avoid the hassle of having to upgrade later in life.   Sixty-five percent... Read more »
A Solution for Affordable Housing or a Wealth Trap?

A Solution for Affordable Housing or a Wealth Trap?

The ground lease may be the real estate industry’s “break glass in case of emergency” tool. The arrangement works by separating a structure from the dirt underneath it—cutting the costs for the... Read more »
Mamdani Set To Unveil Plan To Cut Insurance Costs for NYC’s Affordable Housing

Mamdani Set To Unveil Plan To Cut Insurance Costs for NYC’s Affordable Housing

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to announce a plan Thursday to cut insurance costs for owners of affordable and rent-stabilized housing, targeting one of the most punishing expenses for... Read more »
A Third of Illinois Voters Consider Moving Over Housing Costs

A Third of Illinois Voters Consider Moving Over Housing Costs

An overwhelming majority of Illinois voters believe the state’s housing crisis is deepening, with more than a third reporting they considered moving out of state because of rising costs in the last... Read more »
Average Mortgage Payment Hits Historic New High, Topping K

Average Mortgage Payment Hits Historic New High, Topping $2K

Homeowners faced a sticker shock at the end of 2025 as the average monthly mortgage payment topped $2,000 for the first time—a historic milestone reflecting the combined pressure of high home prices... Read more »
California Passed 182 Housing Reforms—So Why Is Its Market Still All Over the Clock?

California Passed 182 Housing Reforms—So Why Is Its Market Still All Over the Clock?

California has spent years passing land-use reforms aimed at making it easier to build more housing, but the state’s housing market looks anything but unified. The new Market Clock from Realtor.com® shows... Read more »
Historic Connecticut Mills To Become New Housing After 15-Year Wait

Historic Connecticut Mills To Become New Housing After 15-Year Wait

The historic textile hub of Vernon, CT, is mired in a decade-long slog to convert a massive complex of vacant, crumbling mills into 200-plus new apartments—a difficult and costly process that underscores... Read more »