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Americans say $74,000 a year is the ‘perfect salary.’ But that would make buying a house affordable in only two states

Americans say $74,000 a year is the ‘perfect salary.’ But that would make buying a house affordable in only two states

September 4, 2025

Real estate icon Fredrik Eklund

Luxury real estate star Fredrik Eklund reveals the latest trend for wealthy buyers: at-home ‘biohacking’

By Emma Burleigh

August 31, 2025

Bryan Caplan looks smilingly at the camera

Rural America is in crisis. One of America’s most provocative economists says the fix isn’t manufacturing—it’s something far less obvious

By Eva Roytburg

August 21, 2025

Cape Cod is considering taxing luxury home sales of $2+ million to raise funds for the housing market’s ‘missing middle’

Cape Cod is considering taxing luxury home sales of $2+ million to raise funds for the housing market’s ‘missing middle’

August 20, 2025

Housing shrinkflation is here to stay. New homes are 11% smaller but 74% more expensive than a decade ago

Housing shrinkflation is here to stay. New homes are 11% smaller but 74% more expensive than a decade ago

August 19, 2025

Overhead shot of houses in Oakwood, Ohio

Gen Zers are flocking to these Midwest housing markets where homes are about 30% cheaper than the coasts

August 5, 2025

Not even a 0% mortgage rate would make buying a house affordable in these 6 U.S. cities

Not even a 0% mortgage rate would make buying a house affordable in these 6 U.S. cities

August 3, 2025

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Zillow say mortgage rates can’t fall enough for Americans to afford a home

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Zillow say mortgage rates can’t fall enough for Americans to afford a home

July 31, 2025

Real estate

The American housing market is in a deep freeze—Even lower prices aren’t enough to convince stubborn buyers

July 25, 2025

Americans spend an entire week’s worth of pay on rent every month—and in some cities, a full two weeks of income is just going to housing

Americans spend an entire week’s worth of pay on rent every month—and in some cities, a full two weeks of income is just going to housing

July 25, 2025

Overhead aerial view of newly built detached housing

Oxford Economics says the crumbling housing market will continue deteriorating because of two key factors

July 24, 2025

High income taxpayers in California and New York set for a SALT windfall in 2026

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High income taxpayers in California and New York set for a SALT windfall in 2026

By Alicia Adamczyk

July 16, 2025

Old couple standing with keys to new home.

Millennials are finally becoming homeowners at nearly 40—Gen Z may have to wait 2 more decades before unlocking the American Dream

By Emma Burleigh

July 16, 2025

Looking to buy a home? Zillow says the market is better than it’s been for years

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Looking to buy a home? Zillow says the market is better than it’s been for years

By Alicia Adamczyk

July 15, 2025

Americans need to make six figures to afford a median-price home

Americans need to make six figures to afford a median-price home

By Alena Botros

May 1, 2025

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