Home prices

Young people are becoming 'forever renters' due to unaffordable home prices driven by low supply, high mortgage rates, and stagnant incomes. A Midwestern city's program aims to attract out-of-state homebuyers.

Fox 2's Ronia Shamona discusses financial strategies with wealth strategist Jewel Tankard, focusing on saving, building wealth, investing, and navigating current home prices.

Ascension Parish’s housing market saw increased home sales, listings, and prices in June 2026, with a 15.1% year-over-year rise in sales and a 3.1% increase in median home prices. The parish recorded the highest home prices in the Baton Rouge area, with demand concentrated on homes below $400,000 and limited inventory.

Las Vegas experienced the largest drop in home prices among the largest U.S. cities, while Chicago recorded the biggest increase. The article highlights contrasting trends in home price changes between these two major urban areas.

San Francisco home prices have surged 140% to an average of $1.7 million, driven by a new booming industry in the Bay Area, according to a Redfin analysis.

San Francisco home prices have surged to extremely high levels due to an AI-driven tech boom. Locals are questioning when the current housing market frenzy will end and if ordinary people can afford to buy homes. Experts are analyzing the potential timeline for the market's stabilization.

Home values in some large U.S. cities more than doubled over 10 years, according to an analysis by Construction Coverage using Zillow data, which ranked nearly 700 locations.

Housing affordability has improved compared to 2025, even as home prices reach a record high. However, the market remains challenging, particularly in regions with delayed new construction.

A new report finds that renting is more favorable than buying in many California cities due to stagnant home prices and rising homeownership costs. The report highlights that appreciation, a key argument for buying, has weakened as taxes and insurance expenses increase.

High mortgage rates, record home prices, and stressed consumers are contributing to a decline in existing home sales and builder sentiment this summer.

A major California city experienced the largest yearly increase in home prices in the US. Existing-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.4 million, the highest level since late 2022.

Hamptons home prices have reached record highs due to increased Wall Street activity and a shrinking supply of homes. Despite a slight rise in listings, supply remains well below normal levels, driving strong competition and over half of homes selling above asking price.

President Trump is refusing to sign the housing bill, but it will still become law on Saturday. The article explains the bill's provisions and their implications for home buyers as housing prices reach a record high.

Home prices in the local property market fell 0.3% in March-April 2026 amid concerns over an Iran war. The decline is reported in The Times of Israel's July 2026 housing snapshot.

Home prices in the U.S. have reached an all-time high, with even starter homes becoming unaffordable for most Americans due to sky-high housing costs, according to housing data.

US home prices reached an all-time high in June 2025 despite a 2.4% monthly decline in existing home sales. Mortgage rates have risen due to inflation concerns and higher oil prices, though they remain below year-ago levels. First-time buyers accounted for 33% of purchases, down from May but up from June 2024.

U.S. existing home sales slowed in June, but national home prices reached a record high, exacerbating affordability challenges. Prices rose in the Northeast while falling in the West, with mortgage rates and inventory shortages driving regional disparities.

US home prices reached an all-time high as sales declined and mortgage rates increased. The report indicates a slowing market despite rising prices.

US home prices reached an all-time high in June, with existing home sales declining 2.4% from May but rising 2.8% compared to June 2023. Affordability challenges persist as mortgage rates have increased since spring amid the U.S.-Iran tensions, though rates remain lower than a year ago.

US home prices reached an all-time high in June, with the median sales price rising 1.8% annually to $440,600. Existing home sales slowed by 2.4% from May but increased 2.8% compared to June 2023, while mortgage rates have trended higher due to inflation concerns linked to the US-Iran conflict.

The median cost of a home in San Francisco has reached a record high of $1.7 million, driven by wealthy AI workers. This marks a significant increase in the city's housing market.

The US housing market is shifting toward balance as inventory increases and price growth slows, with 44% of agents reporting balanced conditions in Q2. Home sales rose 3% year-over-year in May, but affordability challenges persist due to 6.6% mortgage rates and elevated prices, despite a 2.5% annual drop in asking prices.

A Federal Reserve paper found that a surge in unauthorized immigration under Biden correlated with a 30% rise in home prices and a 20% increase in rents. Each 1% increase in unauthorized workers corresponded to a 2.2% rise in home prices and a 1.4% increase in rents.

China’s home prices and sales volumes continued to decline in the first half of 2026 as buyers delayed purchases, expecting further price drops. Analysts indicate no immediate recovery in the housing market, with data from the China Index Academy showing falling secondary-market home prices in 100 major Chinese cities.

Buyers in major Chinese cities like Shanghai are actively seeking bargains as home prices show signs of bottoming out after a six-year slump. Policy easing and halved prices for some flats have boosted broker confidence in the market.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes surged in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units, the fastest pace since December, despite rising mortgage rates. The National Association of Realtors reported a 3.2% monthly increase and a 3.2% annual rise, with home prices climbing 1.3% year-over-year to $429,300.

The article discusses whether elevated mortgage interest rates will impact home prices in 2026, highlighting expert opinions on the potential effects.

First-time homebuyers are increasingly relying on family financial support and multi-generational living arrangements due to high home prices and interest rates. While affordability improved slightly in 2024 compared to 2023, starter home shortages and elevated prices persist, pushing the median age of first-time buyers to 40. Prices remain 4% below 2022 peaks after inflation adjustments, but income margins for typical home purchases have narrowed significantly.

First-time homebuyers are increasingly relying on family assistance and multi-generational living arrangements to navigate high home prices and interest rates. Despite a slight improvement in affordability in April 2024 compared to the previous year, prices remain elevated, and a shortage of affordable starter homes persists. The median age of first-time buyers reached 40 in 2023, reflecting growing challenges for younger households.

First-time homebuyers are navigating high home prices and interest rates, relying on family assistance and multi-generational living arrangements. While affordability improved slightly in April compared to the previous year, prices remain near 2022 peaks, and a shortage of starter homes persists. The median age of first-time buyers reached 40, with repeat buyers dominating the market.

First-time homebuyers are navigating high home prices and interest rates, with many relying on family financial support or multi-generational living arrangements. Despite slight affordability improvements in April 2024 compared to the previous year, starter homes remain scarce, pushing the median age of first-time buyers to 40. Examples include a Utah family contributing $200,000 to help their daughter purchase a Tennessee home, and a Cincinnati couple buying a house without family assistance.

First-time homebuyers are increasingly relying on family support and multi-generational living arrangements due to high home prices and interest rates. Despite some affordability improvements in April 2024, the median age of first-time buyers reached a record 40, with a shortage of affordable starter homes slowing market progress.

First-time homebuyers are relying on family assistance and multi-generational living arrangements due to high home prices and interest rates. Despite some affordability improvements in April compared to the previous year, the median age of first-time buyers reached 40, and a shortage of affordable starter homes persists.

First-time homebuyers are increasingly relying on family assistance and multi-generational living arrangements due to high home prices and interest rates. Despite a slight improvement in affordability in April 2024 compared to the previous year, the median age of first-time buyers reached a record 40, with starter homes remaining scarce. The National Association of Realtors reports that while income growth and slightly lower mortgage rates have improved affordability, it remains significantly worse than historical levels.

Commonwealth Bank economists predict a 5% reduction in home prices due to tax changes, exceeding the Treasury's 2% forecast. A man known as SLD was resentenced to jail for murdering a three-year-old neighbor in 2001.

Home prices in the U.S. have recorded a record drop, leading buyers to return to a now cheaper housing market. A report from Realtor.com suggests the previously overheated housing market is cooling down.

Home prices have experienced a record drop, leading buyers to return to the market, which is now perceived as cheaper. The decline in prices has attracted increased buyer activity.

Californians relocating to cities like Nashville, Dallas, and Phoenix are driving faster increases in median rent and home prices in those cities compared to Los Angeles, according to a Los Angeles Times report. While all 10 top destination cities saw higher cost-of-living increases between 2020 and 2025 than Los Angeles, they remain more affordable overall. Zillow data showed mixed results, with only some cities exceeding Los Angeles' housing price growth.

Maine's home prices have doubled in a decade, making housing unaffordable for locals. The state's housing market is described as 'cooked,' indicating severe affordability issues.

Auction clearance rates in Australia dropped to 54.5% in late May, leading Treasurer Jim Chalmers to suggest this may benefit first home buyers by reducing competition from investors. Chalmers noted that falling home prices and declining auction participation indicate broader market shifts, though he stated Labor's property tax reforms are not the sole cause.