The 10 Worst States for Homebuilding and Affordability in 2026—With New York Ranking Dead Last
Coastal and Western states trail the rest of the nation when it comes to homebuilding and housing affordability—with New York ranking dead last this year. The Empire State fared worst among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, earning an F grade in the 2026 Realtor.com® Housing Report Card
The Highly Sought After Home Feature That Agents Are Afraid To Name
Most Americans say they want to live within an easy walk of shops, parks, and other neighborhood amenities, yet some real estate agents fear that discussing an area's "walkability" may run afoul of the law. Their concern, in short, is that not everyone can walk. Touting a neighborhood as "walkable"
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.47% Rate
Mortgage rates saw a welcome pullback this week, with the average rate on 30-year fixed home loans falling to 6.47% for the week ending June 18, according to Freddie Mac. This 5 basis-point drop from last week’s 6.52% offers a brief breather for buyers navigating a highly competitive summer market.
‘I Worried I Was Falling Behind, So I Did the Math on the American Dream’
The promise of the American dream has always rested on a simple assumption: Each generation should be able to do a little better than the one before it. But lately, that promise seems to be under indictment. In the past week alone, I’ve read versions of the same grim story over and over: The dream i
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