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Price Growth Cools as Most Metros Still Rise, Zillow Names Indianapolis Top Buyer Market

Lower borrowing costs plus slower price gains created modest relief for buyers.

Mortgage Rates Hover Near 6% as 2026 Sales Show Early Lift

U.S. Housing Market Cools as 2025 Ends, With Rates Steady and a Mild 2026 in View

NAR Names 2026 Homebuying Hot Spots as Forecast Points to Sales Rebound

New Homes Narrow Price Gap With Existing Houses as Builder Buydowns Cut Borrowing Costs

Pending Home Sales Rebound 1.9% in October as Lower Rates Draw Buyers

Zillow Faces New Class-Action Allegations of Steering Buyers to Its In‑House Lender

Second Home Rider Raises New Questions in Letitia James Mortgage-Fraud Case

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Drops to Lowest Level Since Late 2022

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Falter as Prices Climb to New Heights

California Home Listings Spike 50% as Asking Prices Dip 1%

U.S. Spring Homebuying Season Slumps to Weakest Start Since 2020