The Great Starter Home Divide: Where the American Dream Is Still Alive for First-Time Buyers—and Where It’s Slipping Away
Budget buyers seeking entry into homeownership are finally getting some relief as the national supply of starter homes is beginning to improve. But like most aspects of the housing market, the recovery remains sluggish and starkly divided by region. A starter home is defined by Realtor.com® economis
Stop Paying More for Home Insurance Than Property Taxes—If You Can
The cost of living is reaching its peak—and for some homeowners, one line on their budget is superseding all others. New data from LendingTree finds that in 15 U.S. states, home insurance costs exceed property taxes. “Insurance used to be an afterthought in the homebuying process for most shoppers,”
Housing Week Ahead: Market Clock, Rate Volatility, and New Home Sales To Watch
The upcoming week brings a lighter schedule for national economic data but a busy lineup of new research from the Realtor.com® economics team. On Tuesday, the team releases the second-quarter 2026 Market Clock, which tracks whether buyers or sellers hold the upper hand in specific regions. Midweek r
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