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As the year draws to a close, homebuyers are gaining ground. Mortgage rates are hovering near year-to-date lows, and in a growing number of metro areas, market conditions now outright favor buyers.

(NEXSTAR) – Fall brought a glimmer of hope for home shoppers this year, as the number of buyer’s markets in major U.S. cities continues to grow as mortgage rates retreat slightly, according to Zillow.

As housing remains scarce, pricey, and out of reach, the share of first-time home buyers has hit an all-time low. Just 21% of buyers were first-timers in the 12 months ending June 2025, the National ...

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Zillow economists use an economic model known as the Zillow Market Heat Index to gauge the competitiveness of housing markets across the country. This model looks at key indicators—including home ...

Having bought three homes with the help of a real-estate agent, Michelle Milburn had a fair understanding of what to expect. She decided to buy her fourth home without one, and ended up pocketing ...

More than half of all homes in the U.S. housing market are selling for less than their original asking price, according to a new report, as sellers are increasingly forced to offer reductions to ...

A surge of international buyers, mainly from China, have picked up homes in the U.S. over the past year as U.S. households continue to face mounting challenges in the market. The number of existing ...

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