New Homes Save Buyers $25,000 Over 10 Years
(5/18/26) Are you put off by the high cost of new construction? Well, don’t be. According to new research released this month by Realtor.com, buyers of newly built homes save an average of $25,335 over the first 10 years of ownership when compared to buyers of 20-year-old homes. The savings, due to lower energy bills and fewer major repairs, offset the higher upfront costs of purchasing a new home. “Homeownership is not a one-time expense, and the ongoing costs of owning a
New Realtor.com Report: Renting is More Affordable Than Buying Across All 50 Major U.S. Metros
(4/16/26) While homeownership remains the American dream and the goal for many Americans, right now the rental market is more affordable across the country, according to a new report by Realtor.com . The report, released today, found that in March, renting a starter home was the more affordable option across all 50 of the nation’s largest metros, with average monthly savings of $920 compared to buying. Disciplined renters who hold onto those savings can ultimately apply th
Fixer-Uppers in Demand, Report Says
(10/1/25) If you’re in the market for a fixer-upper, expect to face more competition for available homes. According to a recent analysis...
America’s Most-Expensive Zip Codes
(8/26/25) If you think your house was expensive, you may reconsider that after reading the results of a new report from Realtor.com that...
The Real Estate Market Takes a Turn
(6/2/25) Have you been keeping an eye on the real estate market in your neck of the woods? If not, you may be surprised. While the...
Where are Renters Spending the Highest and Lowest Share of Their Incomes on Rent?
(3/3/25) South Florida has always been a pricey apartment market, and the latest data doesn’t seem to indicate that renters there will...
Housing Inventory Hits Highest Level Since May 2020
(9/9/24) There’s good news for prospective home buyers who are sitting on the fence. According to Realtor.com ’s August Housing Trends...
