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This year's 'offseason' could be much busier for the housing market as buyer competition heats up, Zillow says

Late summer is typically housing's "offseason," but the market may see unusually high activity this…

Kelly Cloonan   


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Behind the crazy rise of Zillow Gone Wild

How the Instagram account Zillow Gone Wild sparked an obsession with everything from rainbow drivew…

Michelle Mastro   


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The Housing Ice Age is thawing

The housing market's Ice Age is finally thawing, with buyers and sellers showing signs that they're…

James Rodriguez   


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Before buying a home, check this hidden financial risk

Homes often come with climate risks now, which could affect your insurance and property value over …

Morgan McFall-Johnsen   


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2 swing states show why the US is struggling to build enough houses

Renters and homeowners in swing states are disproportionately hit by housing affordability woes, a …

Eliza Relman   


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The housing market is close to a rare buying opportunity with prices set to drop in pandemic boom towns, analyst says

Homes in some pandemic boom towns are as much as 30% overvalued, one real estate analyst estimates.

Jennifer Sor   


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Buying a home in one of these 9 climate-risk states? Here's how to deal with spiking home insurance rates from someone who lives in one

If you're moving to one of these 9 climate-risk states, good home insurance is critical. Here's how…

Christine Ji   


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Warren Buffett paid just $31,500 for his home of nearly 70 years. Read his 8 best quotes about buying a house.

Warren Buffett joked about his "love affair" with his home, called it his "third-best investment," …

Theron Mohamed   


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A couple got shocked messages from friends asking if they were moving. Nope, a scammer had put their home on Zillow.

A scammer listed Jamey and Lauren Bertram's million-dollar home on Zillow for only $10,000, asking …

Alcynna Lloyd   


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No partner? No problem. People are joining forces with friends to afford to buy a house

The cost of purchasing a home has surged thanks to home prices, mortgage rates, insurance, and taxe…

Jordan Pandy   


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Elon Musk, who famously vowed to 'own no house,' reportedly considered buying a tiny home that can cost around $400,000

The billionaire vowed to "own no house" in 2020, but Business Insider also found he bought an Austi…

Tom Carter   


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From affordability to property demand, here are Zillow's 6 biggest predictions for the US housing market in 2024

The housing market was tough this year, but economists say 2024 could see more homes for sale and e…

Phil Rosen   


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Renters need to make 36% more than in pre-COVID years to afford today's average rent, Zillow says

US renters now need to make close to $80,000 to afford typical rent in the US, according to Zillow.

Filip De Mott   


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I'm a millennial making $120,000 a year. I rent because buying a home in Florida is so costly and would be too much work.

A millennial who makes six figures said buying a home in Miami plus paying for maintenance, insuran…

Alcynna Lloyd   


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Parents who want to buy a house this year are pretty much screwed

It seems like only couples with dual incomes and no kids, or DINKS, can afford the American dream i…

Alcynna Lloyd   


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Biden wants to make it easier for people to buy their first home. But there aren't enough houses.

President Biden touted a number of new proposals during his State of the Union address. But some wo…

Filip De Mott   


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The US housing-market logjam keeps getting worse

The housing market is in a tough position as prices sit at record highs, with no relief in sight un…

Filip De Mott   


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There's one 'lucky' group of homeowners in America's housing market, says a Zillow economist

It's those who are downsizing, as prices have gained nearly 50% since the pre-pandemic days, Zillow…

Huileng Tan   


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Why buying a home isn't likely to get much cheaper even under Biden's housing plan

Americans waiting for a drop in home prices could wind up being disappointed, real estate economist…

Jennifer Sor   


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She was still in college when she started applying for the housing lottery. Now, she pays $1,600 for a 1-bedroom apartment in NYC.

Rent prices in NYC grew more than seven times as fast as wages in 2023, according to a May report f…

Amanda Goh