Housing markets

An industry sentiment index hit a new low, with 45% of investors saying the current business environment has worsened compared to a year ago.

About 7% of Zillow's workforce was let go, one of the steepest cuts in company history, trailing a 25% slice following the closing of Zillow Offers in 2021.

The deal wraps up the transformation efforts Radian announced when it agreed to acquire specialty insurer Inigo and divest the non-mortgage insurance units.

By region, the Northeast — where the supply of homes has been tighter than some other areas — saw the biggest price gain, with the median for an existing single-family home rising 3.8% over the year to $547,200.

The market is bifurcated into those looking for affordable housing outside of metropolitan cores and high-end buyers prioritizing lifestyle. Still, both groups are looking south.

The homebuilder's net income for the second quarter was half of what it was a year ago but a seasonal lift improved results relative to the first quarter.

While buyers' leverage now spans 41 of the 50 largest metros, starter-home sales fell 5.4% amid affordability concerns.

Economic uncertainty is turning into 2026's defining theme that dictates housing market trends, according to over one-third of lenders surveyed by HomeLight.

While U.S. home values fell in real terms for the 12th consecutive month, voices say slow inventory growth has flipped the script away from the south and towards east metros.

Home price growth is accelerating as inventory stalls—Chicago and Pittsburgh lead mid-tier gains at 4.2%, while Denver and Las Vegas see supply-driven price corrections.

Purchases of new single-family homes increased 1.6% last month to an annualized rate of 628,000, data released Friday by the federal government showed.

ICE data reveals home value growth hit a 15-month high, prompting originators to target resilient markets like upstate New York and pivot focus toward single-family inventory.

Sentiment towards the presence of the structures backing AI development varies by generation, but a growing number of buyers are raising questions, Redfin says.

The homebuilder posted net income of $472 million, or $2.48 per share, down from $608 million but still more than analysts expectations of $2.36 per share.

The median down payment for a potential Gen Z homebuyer is well below the amount the three older generations are looking to make, a LendingTree study found.

More than 80% of lenders are evaluating AI tools across their businesses, yet only 17% have deployed the technology in live production workflows.

Home values have increased 147% over the last 15 years, pushing more homeowners above the capital gains tax exemption thresholds, according to Cotality.

New interface shows temperature, precipitation and UV data on listings as weather overtakes affordability for the top reason Americans relocate, according to Redfin.

New residential construction increased 19% last month to an annualized rate of 1.43 million, the highest since March, government data released Friday showed.

Cities in two southern states dominate the list for real estate, affordability, and quality of life, according to WalletHub.