As baby boomers and older Americans age and begin to downsize, some cities are poised to see new housing become available to younger generations. But the “silver tsunami” of home sales won’t hit all cities in the same way. And, the instability roiling the market today could exact a toll of its own. Boomers andRead …
Boomers Own a Third of the Housing Stock-Here’s Where Read More »
“Saturday Night Live” alum Rachel Dratch has prepared her New York City apartment for a new stage in life now that her son has moved into his teenage years—and a more grown-up room. Dratch, 60, first settled into a “white brick” apartment building 23 years ago while starring on the legendary sketch comedy show, whereRead …
EXCL: ‘SNL’ Star Rachel Dratch Gives Her NYC Apartment a Teen Makeover Read More »
With even manufactured homes in Key West, FL, fetching half a million dollars, the dream of living on or near the water in the Florida Keys is out of reach for most. But for select savvy others, the secret to living steps from the Atlantic is to do so temporarily. Not living the snowbird lifeRead …
A $40,000 School Bus Was Our Secret To Living in Paradise Read More »
April 24, 2026 Overview – The Realtor.com® economics teamvideoupdategives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week, every Friday, to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending April 24, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the latestmortgage ratedata as it entersRead …
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High mortgage rates, inflation, and high home prices have made the road to homeownership very challenging for first-time homebuyers, but an alternative route is gaining traction in achieving the American dream—but only for an investor. Fractional real estate enables individuals to own a piece or “fraction” of a property—whether that be a home, residential buildingRead …
Fractional Real Estate Investing Is on the Rise in the Sun Belt Read More »
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 week, which marks the lowest level in five weeks. Meanwhile the number of for-sale homes is climbing. This shift arrives at a criticalRead …
Lower Rates and Rising Listings Arrive at Crucial Point for Spring Buyers Read More »
Canadian supermodel Jessica Stam has put her expansive Hawaii estate on the market for $4.99 million after she traded the hustle of New York for a beach paradise. Victoria’s Secret star Stam, 40, moved from the Big Apple to Maui during the pandemic, alongside her husband, Brahman Turner, and their two children. In 2021, theyRead …
Victoria’s Secret Model Jessica Stam Lists Her Stunning Hawaii Estate for $5 Million Read More »
Thinking about buying a home but signing another lease instead? Welcome to Rental Diaries, where real people break down what it’s actually like to rent—what they pay, what they sacrifice, and what they’re still dreaming about. Today, a 54-year-old PR executive shares how she found happiness in an 800-square-foot one-bedroom rental in Hoboken, NJ, afterRead …
I’m 54 and Still Renting a Hoboken Apartment-Here’s Why I Haven’t Bought Read More »
While the median age of a first-time homebuyer has continued to climb as affordability has worsened, fewer people of all ages can afford to own a home, concludes a new report. With a national median home price of $415,450 in March, according to Realtor.com® data, it’s no surprise that younger people are having a toughRead …
Homeownership Rates Are Falling for All Ages, Not Just Millennials Read More »
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 of U.S. home shoppers expect their first property purchase to also be their last, while more than half of current Gen Z and millennialRead …
Why Most First-Time Homebuyers Are Skipping Starter Houses for ‘Forever Homes’ Read More »
