How credit scores are shaping the 2025 housing market

NewHomeSource reports that stronger credit scores in 2025 lead to fewer risky loans, ensuring a more stable housing market compared to 2008.

The rise of renter expectations: What multifamily pros need to know in 2025

(BPT) - An in-depth look at today's renter demands for modern amenities and stylish design; how choosing the right plumbing fixtures can make or break a renovationRenters today aren't just looking …

Top 20 US places where homes sell fastest

Offerpad reports on the top 20 US places where homes sell fastest, highlighting Days on Market (DOM) and market competitiveness trends.

4 expiring tax breaks for homeowners in 2025

NewHomeSource reports that key homeowner tax breaks will expire on December 31, 2025, potentially leading to higher taxes and home prices.

Where homes are sitting on the market the longest and why

Property Reach reports homes in the U.S., especially in the Sun Belt, are taking longer to sell due to high prices and rising mortgage rates.

Are you covered? Why renters insurance is more important than ever

(BPT) - Renting your home? You're not alone. According to Pew Research, more than 44 million households in the U.S. were rented in 2024 — that's more than one-third of all homes. And the number …

Get paid to move: The US towns and cities that’ll pay you to relocate

Offerpad reports on U.S. towns offering cash and perks to entice relocators, aiming to boost dwindling populations amid rising moving costs.

From Seattle to Atlanta, new social housing programs seek to make homes permanently affordable for a range of incomes

Americans are realizing that the country’s two-tiered system of market-rate housing and government-operated, low-income housing isn’t doing the trick.

How to prepare for buying your first home

(BPT) - Now more than ever, first-time homebuyers are dialed into the interest rate environment and what it means for purchasing a house. That's why many experts advise that buyers "marry the home …

High mortgage rates are still impacting home sales in 2025

Experian reports high mortgage rates continue to suppress home sales, with fewer than 4 million homes sold in 2024, the lowest since 1995.

The renter suburb: Renters outnumber owners in 203 suburbs in largest US metros

Point2Homes reports that renters now outnumber owners in 203 suburbs across major U.S. metros, reshaping suburban living trends.

Aging homes, rising prices: The 10 cities with the oldest houses in the U.S.

Redfin reports that America’s housing is aging, with few new homes built, driving up prices in cities like Buffalo and New York.

6 of the best cities for 55+ homebuyers in 2025 and where demand is cooling

NewHomeSource reports that notable cities for 55+ homebuyers in 2025 include Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Sacramento, while demand cools in New York and Los Angeles.

Renting vs. buying: How housing costs compare across America

SmartAsset ranked 342 of the largest U.S. cities based on the median monthly gross rental and housing costs—including add-ons like utilities, insurance, maintenance and taxes—to help people most accurately evaluate the ongoing costs of buying versus renting.