Regional Markets Back Demand as Rates Tighten Across Regions
Regional markets back demand remains resilient as rate pressure builds, with Texas leading loan activity and Californ...
Housing
On this Housing tag page, you'll find 4 articles analyzing affordability, policy shifts, and market dynamics to help you budget smarter, plan for future home costs, and grow your finances.
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Pricing Homes in a Low-Turnover Market: Top Tips for 2026
Housing turnover has slipped to multi-decade lows, pushing lenders and agents to rethink pricing. A new framework gui...
Median First-Time Homebuyer Zillow’s Age Hits 40 Now
The median age for first-time buyers climbed to a record 40, with Zillow’s chief executive warning relief from high c...
States By-Right Housing Projects Redefine Zoning Landscape
States are unlocking church land for housing through by-right rules, aiming to speed up construction and boost afford...
Housing Needs Fifth Place: Builders Design Belonging
Developers shift from splashy amenities to intentional spaces that foster belonging, a move that also redefines how l...
Fidelity’s 2026 Retirement Study Signals Shift to Gig Work
A Fidelity Investments report released in early 2026 highlights a growing willingness among Americans to mix work wit...
Arizona Housing Reform Push Targets HOA Rules and Licensing
Arizona lawmakers move two bills designed to curb local HOA and contractor licensing mandates, aiming to lower costs ...
Housing Blind Spot: Senate’s Bill Signals Start Not Solution
The Senate delivers a bipartisan win with the ROAD to Housing Act, yet observers say the measure only scratches the s...
Austin Housing Reforms Could Influence Michigan Legislation
Michigan lawmakers weigh Gov. Whitmer's housing package, drawing on Austin's reforms as a potential road map. Advocat...
Home Flipping Volume Falls to Five-Year Low, Margins Tighten
The 2025 ATTOM report shows a sharp slowdown in home flipping activity, with profits slipping to pre-crisis levels as...
Trump’s Mortgage Order Sets Stage for Regulatory Shift
A Friday executive order on mortgages is reshaping regulatory expectations, prioritizing smaller lenders while drawin...
Older Americans Maintain Record Housing Wealth Share
A new Redfin analysis using Federal Reserve data shows Americans aged 70-plus now hold a 26% share of U.S. real estat...