Guess who bought JD Vance's house outside DC for over asking price? A former Trump official.
JD Vance didn't need the house because the vice president's official residence is at the Naval Observatory. He rents out the other DC house he owns.
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Why homebuyers are gaining a bittersweet edge right now
Homebuyers could gain more power in the housing market as sellers get fewer offers.
The tax that's stopping older homeowners from selling their valuable properties
Some homeowners who've seen their home values soar are concerned a federal capital-gains tax on home sales will eat into their retirement.
The 3-year bear market in home sales is finally over, research firm says. Here's how to invest for a rebound.
If inflation fears are overblown, the recent ITB correction could be a great buying opportunity," Ned Davis Research said.
Zillow's price estimates are screwing up homebuying
Zillow's price estimates changed how we browse homes forever. Here's what's wrong with the Zestimate — and what every buyer and seller should know.
10 top housing markets in 2025 — a year that should finally favor homebuyers
Homebuyers should get much-needed wins in 2025 as inventory surges and prices stay in check. Here are top 10 real-estate markets to watch next year.
A 'silver tsunami' of boomer home sales won't fix the housing affordability crisis, Zillow says
Zillow argued that an uptick in inventory from a wave of baby boomers selling their homes would mainly affect areas of the US with less demand.
Home sales jumped in October, and housing demand is set to pick up from here, NAR says
Existing home sales saw their first annual jump since 2021 last month, the National Association of Realtors said.
US homes are turning over at the lowest rate in 30 years
Just 2.5% of US homes have swapped hands so far this year, the slowest pace of turnover since the 90s, per a new Redfin analysis.
The housing market just saw its biggest August logjam since before the pandemic
Redfin also said that more than 20% of homes on the market got a price cut in August, the highest share for an August in five years.
The most expensive home for sale in every state
From a 19-bedroom home in Alaska to a penthouse overlooking Central Park in Manhattan, here are the most expensive homes for sale in every state.
Home buyers are holding their breath for rate cuts as existing home sales plunge to lowest since the pandemic
Existing home sales fell 1% in August from July, reaching their lowest level since the pandemic, according to a report from Redfin on Wednesday.
The starter home is making a comeback as the housing market thaws for first-time buyers
Sales of starter homes in July were the highest in over a year as first-time buyers take advantage of lower rates, a report from Redfin shows.
The housing market is thawing as an increasing number of 'mortgage lock' homes go up for sale, JPMorgan says
Existing home inventory increased nearly 6% last month, suggesting the housing market's inventory crisis is easing.
A housing market rebound may finally be underway
In February, housing starts jumped by the most in nine months, while building permits spiked by the most since August.
Why June is the best time to sell your home
Properties that sold last June gained 2.3% more compared to earlier in the year, Zillow found.
The number of home sales per real estate agent is at its lowest level in over a decade
High mortgage rates and home prices have pushed buyers off the market, reducing the number of sales per agent to the lowest level since 2010.
Spring home buying season is near. Real estate pros say this year's rush could push prices up 5% after a weak 2023.
"I think we hit rock bottom and the only way to go from here is up," Redfin's chief economist said of housing-market activity.
America's housing shortage won't be solved for years to come
A bounce in supply and lower demand in 2023 wasn't enough to offset years of underbuilding in the US housing market.
The housing market capped off its worst year of sales since 1995. Here's how affordability, inventory, and demographics have changed in 3 decades.
The housing landscape today is dramatically different from the last time home sales saw a similar slowdown to what the market went through last year.