Homebuilder Confidence Sinks Under Weight of High Interest Rates and Rising Material Costs
Following a brief May rebound, homebuilder sentiment slid in June as elevated mortgage rates, persistent affordability headwinds, and rising material costs continue to squeeze the industry. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes registered at 35 in June, two points down
2026 Realtor.com State Report Cards: Indiana Ranked No. 1 for Homebuilding and Affordability
The Midwest and South continue to outpace the rest of the nation in affordability and new construction, leaving almost all coastal and Western states far behind, according to the 2026 Realtor.com® Housing Report Cards. "This year's refresh reveals a familiar regional divide, but also some notable sh
You’re Saving for a Down Payment—but Inflation May Be Quietly Erasing Your Progress
First-time homebuyers looking to grow their down payment savings are starting to feel like they’re falling behind—and understandably so. It’s been long recommended by financial experts to keep down payment savings in less volatile accounts, forgoing the stock market and embracing cash accounts like
Inside the Biggest Celebrity Real Estate Dramas—From Ivanka and Jared’s $1.4 Billion Resort Uproar to Katy Perry’s Montecito Mansion Fight
The world of celebrity real estate is a heady place, one that is filled with glittering megamansions, luxury developments, and buzz-worthy listings. But there is also a much darker side to this gleaming industry, one plagued by scandal, backlash, and a very hefty dose of uproar. In recent years, the
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