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What does the data show? The [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/index-family/indicators/sp-corelogic-case-shiller/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-composite/#news-research) notched 3.9% higher annually in September, slowing compared to previous months. The 10- and 20-city index saw annual increases of 5.2% and 4.6%, respectively, down from 6.0% and 5.2% the previous month. This month’s release covers home sales in July, August and September, a periodRead …

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index—Home Prices Up 3.9% in September Read More »

An abandoned former artist colony in a Utah ghost town has finally found a buyer—but only after its original asking price was cut down by a staggering $375,000. Located in the former mining town of Cisco, UT, the 1.35-acre property was originally listed for $450,000 back in May; however, that price was later reduced toRead …

Eerie Abandoned Artist Colony in Utah Ghost Town Finally Snags a Buyer After Price Was Slashed by $375K Read More »

The numbers: Home prices in the 20 biggest U.S. metropolitan areas lost more steam in September, buckling under the pressure of high mortgage rates and historic unaffordability. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city house-price index rose 0.2% in September, compared with the previous month. Home prices in the 20 major U.S. metropolitan markets were up 4.6%Read …

Home-Price Growth Has ‘Stalled,’ Case-Shiller Says Read More »

Brooke Scott wants to live her own version of the American dream, and she’s done the math. To get there, she said she needs an income of $300,000 a year. That would allow her to pay a mortgage, raise kids, fund her retirement savings and live a life that feels secure and fulfilling, she said.Read …

What’s Stopping You From Achieving the American Dream? Money—and Here’s How Much People Say They Need. Read More »

America’s first solar-powered community has had a “mind-blowing” effect on residents’ power bills—and it’s even getting attention for surviving Hurricane Milton unscathed, and without losing power. Billed as “the Hometown of Tomorrow,” this planned community in Punta Gorda, FL, just 15 miles from Fort Myers, is fueled by solar energy, thanks to the 880-acre solarRead …

Inside America’s First Solar-Powered Community—and It’s Hurricane-Proof, Too Read More »

Doomsday prepping is not known to be the most luxurious of lifestyles, but one $30 million nuclear bunker looks set to change that stereotype once and for all. The sprawling space offers would-be survivalists the chance to own a piece of subterranean property where they [can shelter from disaster](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/missile-silo-home-doomsday-prepper-bunker/), all while enjoying an array ofRead …

The World’s ‘Most Luxury’ Doomsday Bunker: Inside $30 Million Nuclear Shelter That Boasts Indoor Pool, Library, Bar, and General Store Read More »

Climbing home prices and mortgage rates are already a major expense for many families—but a new address could help lighten the load of other costs, like college. Six cities across America offer free tuition—and free adds up to a ton. The average annual cost of attending college in the United States—including tuition, fees, books, suppliesRead …

Free College Tuition Can Come With Your New Home: Cities Where Your Kid Can Go To College for Free Read More »

Rents in New York City are still so skyscraper high that 85% of residents searching for homes online are looking out of state. In October 2024, the median asking rent for all rental properties listed on [Realtor.com®](http://realtor.com) in the Big Apple was $3,374, according to our latest [rental report](https://www.realtor.com/research/october-2024-rent/). This is in sharp contrast toRead …

New York City Rents Rise Again: Here’s How Much Home They Get You in These Desirable Cities Read More »

Americans have always been adept at picking up and moving, upgrading for more space, pursuing opportunities, or simply changing their scenery. That tradition is alive and well today, according to the first [2024 Migration Trends Report](https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/migration-trends) by the National Association of Realtors®. Yet, instead of the “Go West” American mandate of the 19th century, todayRead …

Americans Are On the Move—and They’re Heading South To Get More Home for Their Money Read More »

Mortgage rates might be ticking up, but there is a bright spot on the horizon as existing-home sales climb. In October, existing-home sales climbed to 3.96 million and grew on a year-over-year basis for the first time since July 2021. The median price of homes sold climbed and inventory also grew, keeping the market inRead …

Weekly Housing Market Update: Climbing Home Sales Are a Bright Spot as Mortgage Rates Tick Up Read More »